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Spiked speedwell

Veronica spicata

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Spiked speedwell is a member of the Veronica (Speedwell) family. Its botanical name is Veronica spicata. The scientific name epithet spicata means 'bearing spikes'.

This perennial is tolerant of a range of well-drained soil types from average to dry. Amending soils, especially very heavy and light types, with generous amounts of organic matter will result in improved performance ¹

It is a flower / ornamental and is treated mainly as a perennial, so it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Spiked speedwell normally grows to a erect habit with a max height of 9.75 inches (that's 25.0 cm metric). Popular varieties of Spiked speedwell with home gardeners are Royal Candles, Sunny Border Blue, Red Fox, Sightseeing Mix, and Goodness Grows.

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How to grow Spiked speedwell

Spiked speedwell is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Spiked speedwell from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Spiked speedwell about 63 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Spiked speedwell

Companion plants for Spiked speedwell

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Spiked speedwell so consider planting:

Try combining it with yellow such as Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’, Black-Eyed Susan, Daylilies and Shasta Daisies. ¹

Repellent plants for Spiked speedwell

These plants will not grow well with Spiked speedwell so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Misspellings: Spiked speed well, Spiked speed-well

Latest Spiked speedwell Reviews

05 Nov 2011

carms's Veronica 'Ulster Dwarf Blue' was Reviewed day 1192

Nice and compact, beautiful vivid blue flowers that last for the entire summer.

Would be great for a small garden that needs striking summer colour.

5 stars

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Spiked speedwell care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Spiked speedwell exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Spiked speedwell to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Spiked speedwell exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Spiked speedwell grow into? Erect
Hardiness How frost hardy is Spiked speedwell? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Spiked speedwell come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Spiked speedwell grow? 25.0 cm / 9.75 inches Mature Spread How wide does Spiked speedwell grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Spiked speedwell grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Spiked speedwell. -
Water Requirements How much water does Spiked speedwell require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Spiked speedwell need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Spiked speedwell in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Spiked speedwell need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Spiked speedwell be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Spiked speedwell? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Spiked speedwell? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Spiked speedwell? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Spiked speedwell need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Spiked speedwell in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Spiked speedwell seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Spiked speedwell seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Spiked speedwell bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Spiked speedwell ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Spiked speedwell? Help build our wiki!

How long does Spiked speedwell take to grow?

These estimates for how long Spiked speedwell takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Spiked speedwell to germinate? 22 days Average 22 days | Min 6805 days | Max 6805 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Spiked speedwell? + days Average days | Min 9 days | Max 9 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Spiked speedwell is ready for harvest / bloom? + 600 days Average 600 days | Min 23 days | Max 416 days (16)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Spiked speedwell? = days

When should I plant Spiked speedwell?

Our when to plant Spiked speedwell estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Footnotes

fn1: http://www.daytonnursery.com/Encyclopedia/Perennials/Veronica.htm
fn2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=4711860

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