Veronica spicata 'Ulster Dwarf Blue'

Spike Speedwell

Hardy Perennial

£24.99

Compact variety ideal for containers and border fronts

Vivid blue flower spikes tipped with lime green

Easy and reliable hardy perennial

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The vivid blue flower spikes of Veronica spicata or spike speedwell are unmistakable and some of the purest blue you will find in the garden. Veronica spicata 'Ulster Blue Dwarf' is a compact variety that is ideal for the front of the border or containers. Above deep green, lance-shaped leaves, a myriad deep blue flowers crowd the upright stems to form perfect spires tipped with lime green, creating an eye-catching display all summer that is a magnet for pollinators. An easy and reliable hardy perennial, Veronica spicata has a place in every garden. Height and spread: 30cm (12in).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 30cm (12in)
Spread Up to 30cm (12in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For patiocottage gardenswildlife gardenslow maintenance garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KC9180)

When planting Veronica, choose a sunny or semi-shaded position in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Veronica prefers a fertile, humus rich soil so work some well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil prior to planting.

Deadhead faded Veronica flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. In autumn, cut back old foliage and apply a mulch of well rotted manure to the base of the plant.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.