Veronica prostrata 'NESTOR' prostrate speedwell

Prostrate speedwell is a low-maintenance, mat-forming perennial. Originally from Europe, Caucasus, and Turkey this is the type of plant for lovers of naturally looking plants and whose flowers do look like those growing in the wild.

Nestor is a lovely variety with delicate flowers. They are 4-petalled, very light violet-blue with prominent deep violet veins, formed in erect, spike-like racemes from late spring until early or summer. They are borne on prostrate stems which rise above the ground only about 20 cm and attract butterflies.

Leaves are narrowly lance-shaped, rich green. The plant forms prostrate mats about 30-50 cm wide. To prevent drying out from the centre prune flowering stems by half immediately after flowering. The cushion will remain dense and pretty, and there is a good chance for a late summer rebloom.

Speedwell is soil tolerant. It only dislikes clay and wet or boggy soil. Though, it does best in neutral to alkaline soil, full sun, and likes occasional watering in dry summers. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 25-01-2016.