Veronica Species, Showy Speedwell

Veronicaspeciosa

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)
Synonym
Hebe imperialis
Hebe speciosa
Veronica hendersonii
Veronica imperialis
Veronica speciosa var. imperialis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chula Vista, California

Richmond, California

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
C
ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

A plant from New Zealand that requires cool summers. Not for southeastern N. America, but can be grown on the west coast.

M
Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2007 | neutral

This evergreen, compact shrub grows 2-5' high, spreading to 4' wide in a broad, bun shape. It has oval, glossy foliage and bears a profus...Read More

Featured
Fennel leaf beetle
(Chrysolina peregrina)
Swainson's Hawk
(Buteo swainsoni)
Featured
Fennel leaf beetle
(Chrysolina peregrina)
Swainson's Hawk
(Buteo swainsoni)