Veronica First Love - Description

Latin Name: Veronica spicata 'First Love'
Common Name: First Love Speedwell
Other Names: None
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: Height: 30-40 cm, Spread: 40-50 cm

Veronica First Love - Delivery

Delivery Info: This beautiful Veronica First Love plant will be delivered to your doorstep, carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in excellent condition.

Veronica First Love - Characteristics

Mature Size: Grows to a height of 30-40 cm with a spread of 40-50 cm.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous, it sheds its leaves in winter.
Preferred Position: Thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Upright, bushy, and clump-forming.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy perennial.
Diseases: Resistant to most common garden diseases.

Veronica First Love - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, or as a ground cover plant. Its vibrant pink spikes of flowers attract pollinators and add a splash of color to your garden.

Veronica First Love - Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Prefers a sunny or partially shaded location.
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost hardy.
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderately fast-growing.
Pruning Advice: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Veronica First Love - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Sow seeds in early spring or late summer.
Instruction: Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Trench Preparation: No specific trench preparation required.
Positioning of Plants: Space plants 40-50 cm apart.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 40-50 cm apart.
Pruning Instructions: Trim back after flowering and cut to the ground in late winter or early spring.
Facts About Product: Veronica First Love is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant pink spikes of flowers. It's a hardy plant that attracts pollinators and is relatively easy to care for in Irish climates. With the right care and maintenance, it will thrive in your garden, adding beauty and color year after year.