Veronica Austriaca Teucrium 'Crater Lake Blue' (Speedwell)

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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.

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