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Herbaceous Perennial

Veronica Dark Blue Moody Blues ('Novaverblu')
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speedwell [Dark Blue Moody Blues]

A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 40cm high, with lance-shaped, serrated dark green leaves. Spikes of small, star-shaped deep blue flowers are produced at the tips of leafy stems, from early summer through to early autumn

Synonyms
Veronica 'Novaverblu'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
Genus

Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a range of soils and situations, except waterlogging. Some drought tolerance once established

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowers. Remove faded flower stems in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, Powdery mildews and leaf spot

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