Veronica spicata 'Novaverblu' MOODY BLUES® DARK BLUE speedwell
size/type
low or groundcovering,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-September
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
MOODY BLUES® is a speedwell series bred by Michael S. Dobres at Ball Horticultural Co in West Grove, PA, USA. It comes from hybridizing Tickled Pink variety whose seeds were exposed to radiation for genetic mutations. New plants first flowered in summer 2012 showing various colours.
Description of the plant:
MOODY BLUES® DARK BLUE is a dark indigo blue flowering speedwell variety. It produces 20-30 cm tall plants with long spikes composed of small flowers from mid May until early June. If trimmed afterwards they re-bloom in August for another 4-6 weeks. Leaves are narrowly lanceolate, serrated at margins, deep green. Use it in a rockery or a mixed bed where it will make a beautiful edge plant combined with other pastel coloured perennials. Patent No. PP26602 was issued in 2016.
Speedwell will grow in any moist but well-drained, reasonably fertile soil, preferably in full sun but partial shade will do no harm. Regular feeding will encourage formation of new flowers throughout the season. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4), and will grow well in a container, too, where the soil should never dry out.
Last update 14-11-2019
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