Magic Show® 'Ever After' Spike Speedwell (Veronica)
Perennial
- Spikes of lavender-blue flowers attract pollinators to the garden!
- Self-cleaning flowers keep their fresh appearance.
- Deer-resistant and easy to grow.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 16" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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Description
Veronica brings a vertical accent to your garden or a splash of great color to containers. This delightful flower thrives in sun to part-sun and is incredibly easy to grow. Pollinators love it, while deer and rabbits avoid it. So simply sit back and enjoy the magic show!
Details
Patent #: PP#35035
Common name: Spike speedwell, veronica
Zone: 4 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 14-16″ X 16-20″
Flower color: Purple blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Early summer-fall
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun or part-sun. Improved flower performance in full sun.
Water: Average. Best performance occurs with consistent, regular moisture with sharp soil drainage (particularly in winter).
Spacing: 15-18″
Fertilizing: Feed with a general-purpose slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Winterizing: Cut back to basal growth in late autumn.
Maintenance & Pruning: Removing faded blooms encourages rebloom. Cut back fade spikes to the new growth at their base. This improves their appearance.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
2 lavender plants died
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Have several of these in the garden. Reliable performance all summer and the pollinators adore them!
isn’t coming up n may hav di.
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Blooming great! Very pretty purple. Very healthy plant Hope it comes back next year. I planted in a very large concrete planter.
Magic Show® 'Ever After' Spike Speedwell (Veronica)
My plants are doing great….even in the heat! Thank you!
SO happy with the quality of plants I have received from GGP this season! Had one probably with a Limelight I sent a pic of and they sent a replacement right away! I believe I have had 5 orders this season so far. I'm a teacher so I space out my purchases. Happy Gardening Folks!
Plants arrived in good condition with flower spikes
Too early for a proper review, but they have planted!
Apparently out of all of my plants in the garden something wants to eat only that plant. I can’t figure out what is eating them and they are about gone. I have been covering them at night for protection, but they just aren’t recovering.
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I have not planted them yet, however, they are beautiful.
I have to plant my perennials in pots because of my lack of beds. This Veronica is blooming wonderfully after a few weeks.
Why is there no bloom at all? I planted both in 12" pots, fed them, and watered them regularly, with full sun. I live in zone 7b. It looks very healthy with beautiful foliage but just NO blooms. This is my 2nd year planting them. Last year batches were planted in the ground but only bloomed very few, then died. That's why I replant them in pots this year. The color is exactly what I need to complete my garden. Any possibility that they don't bloom? Thanks.
I'm sorry you're having trouble with your plants! While it's hard to say for sure why your speedwell isn't blooming, you can send pictures of the plant to [email protected] for us to review and give you advice. We look forward to hearing from you!
How does this variety compare with the "Phenomenal Lavender" offered last season, please?
These are two different plants. The Speedwell common name is veronica. This plant has linear dark green foliage with clusters of flowers that is purple color and looks like lavender. The Phenomenal Lavender is an extremely fragrant plant that has long stem that silver foliage and purple flower spikes. Both plants are well liked. The lavender likes full sun and the Speedwell is good in full sun and part sun.
How do I store the bulbs until next planting e
This plant does not form bulbs - it should be planted outdoors and left alone, it will then return from the same root mass you planted the following spring.