Veronica Aspire (Spike Speedwell)
Incredibly compact, Veronica ‘Aspire’ (Spike Speedwell) is a bushy, upright, clump-forming perennial producing dense, slender spikes of star-shaped, rich deep rose flowers throughout the summer. Attractive to butterflies, the flowers open from the base upward and create a vibrant floral display for weeks. They sway above the bushy foliage mound of lance-shaped, deep green leaves. Its compact habit makes it ideal for the front of the border, as an edging, in containers or rock gardens where it will create a dramatic impact. Perfect for small gardens!
Incredibly compact, Veronica 'Aspire' (Spike Speedwell) is a bushy, upright, clump-forming perennial producing dense, slender spikes of star-shaped, rich deep rose flowers throughout the summer. Attractive to butterflies, the flowers open from the base upward and create a vibrant floral display for weeks. They sway above the bushy foliage mound of lance-shaped, deep green leaves. Its compact habit makes it ideal for the front of the border, as an edging, in containers or rock gardens where it will create a dramatic impact. Perfect for small gardens!
- Grows in bushy, upright clumps, up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Performs best in full sun, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Best performance occurs with consistent moisture combined with sharp soil drainage.
- Perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, or containers. Good edging plant too. Exceptional as cut flowers. Best when planted in groups.
- Easy to grow, Speedwell requires very low care and is fairly pest and disease-free (some susceptibility to mildew). It is attractive to butterflies, but resistant to rabbit and deer.
- Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Veronica – Speedwells |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |