| Common Name | Speedwell |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | ('TNVERA') PP26416 |
| EU Grant # | EU44340 |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Giles Van Hess' it is a bigger, more vigorous plant, with darker pink flowers. |
| Landscape Value | Sun garden, mixed beds, borders. Attractive small area ground cover. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 12" / 11" |
| Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
| Water (Garden) | Average water needs in the garden. |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | 100% winter survival at U. of Minnesota 2016. |
Veronica ‘Aspire’
Not just another pink Veronica! Aspire sets itself apart with rich, saturated, deep rose flowers on a compact, long-lasting spike. Flowers and foliage have extra substance due to its breeding. The compact and upright habit of Aspire makes it very usable in any sunny planting situation. Perk up any container or bed border with this bright spot in a crowded field of Veronica. Healthy, easy to grow and gorgeous!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 12″ / 11″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.75 – 1.25 |
| pH | 5.8 – 7.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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