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Veronica speciosa (Veronica speciosa)

Veronica speciosa, commonly known as Showy Speedwell, is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its dense spikes of bright flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Hebe imperialis (Bouch.) Cockayne
Hebe speciosa (R.Cunn. ex A.Cunn.) Andersen
Veronica hendersonii Voss
Veronica kermesina Loudon
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusVeronica
  • speciesVeronica speciosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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