Veronica spicata 'Heidekind'
spiked speedwell
A mat-forming rock garden plant providing a long succession of densely-packed tiny, rose-pink flowering spikes in midsummer. 'Heidekind'...
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Plant description
A mat-forming rock garden plant providing a long succession of densely-packed tiny, rose-pink flowering spikes in midsummer. 'Heidekind' is a compact perennial that spreads to form a soft carpet of grey-green, narrowly-oval, toothed leaves. A lovely, insect-friendly option to clothe the edges of borders
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Veronica spicata Heidekind:
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.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Harmful if eaten
