Speedwell

Veronica austriaca teucrium Crater Lake Blue

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May and June
• Flower colour: blue
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Abundant spires of ultramarine flowers in May and June above low tufts of deeply toothed, greyish green leaves. This mat forming speedwell is a great edging plant for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny, well-drained site. One of the brightest varieties, the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees.
  
  
• Garden care: Remove faded flower stems in autumn. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.