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Family: Speedwell
Type: Perennial
First Love Veronica (Veronica ‘First Love’) is a captivating perennial known for its vibrant pink flower spikes that bloom prolifically from late spring to early summer.
This standout plant forms a neat, compact mound of lush green foliage, providing a striking backdrop for the intense pink blooms. Its easy-care nature and long blooming period make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add a burst of color to their landscape.
First Love Veronica is not only a visual treat but also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of garden spaces.
Hardiness Zone: 3a-8b
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Dry to average
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Drought Tolerance (Xeriscape): Yes
Growth Rate: Medium
Average Height (feet): 1
Average Spread (feet): 1.5
Average Life Span (years): 8
Form: Upright spreading
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Season: From early to late summer
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Shape: Narrow
Integrating First Love Veronica into your garden design can create a stunning visual impact. Its bold pink flowers can be used to line walkways, define garden borders, or fill in gaps within a perennial bed.
This plant pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses or plants with silver or blue foliage, creating a contrast that highlights its vivid blooms.
Consider using First Love Veronica in mass plantings for a dramatic display of color or as a striking accent in mixed containers. Its compact size and striking color make it versatile for various landscaping projects.
First Love Veronica adds a touch of romance and charm to cottage gardens, blending seamlessly with other perennials to create an informal, colorful display.
This variety is excellent for pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its bright flowers and enhancing garden health.
In modern garden settings, First Love Veronica's clean lines and vibrant color can add a pop of interest against more minimalist backdrops.
Plant First Love Veronica along the front of borders for a striking edge that invites closer inspection. It’s also perfect for container gardening, where its vivid color can be appreciated at eye level. Grouping First Love Veronica with plants that bloom in complementary or contrasting colors can create a dynamic and visually appealing garden space.
In spring, First Love Veronica begins to show growth, with its lush green foliage emerging as a precursor to the vibrant blooms that follow.
Summer is when First Love Veronica truly shines, with its spikes of pink flowers standing out against the greenery of the garden, providing continuous color and interest.
As fall approaches, the blooms may fade, but the plant continues to contribute texture and interest to the garden landscape until the first frost.
During winter, First Love Veronica becomes dormant, its foliage receding until warmer spring temperatures encourage new growth, starting the cycle anew.
First Love Veronica thrives in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Choose a spot that ensures the plant gets at least six hours of sunlight daily for optimal blooming.
This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. However, full sun promotes the best flowering performance.
First Love Veronica is adaptable to a variety of soil types but flourishes in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart. This allows ample room for growth and ensures adequate air circulation around the plants.
The best time to plant First Love Veronica is in the spring after the risk of frost has passed or in the fall before the ground freezes.
Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the root ball. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. A layer of mulch can help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, First Love Veronica is somewhat drought-tolerant.
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming. Cut back the foliage in late fall or early spring to promote healthy new growth.
Mulch and fertilize as new growth appears. This is also the time to prune any dead or damaged foliage from the previous year.
Ensure the plant receives adequate water, especially during hot, dry periods. Continue to deadhead regularly.
Prepare the plant for winter by cutting back the spent foliage after the first frost and applying a protective layer of mulch.
No specific winter care is needed in most climates, as First Love Veronica is relatively hardy. In colder zones, ensure it's well-mulched.
First Love Veronica typically blooms from late spring through early summer, with proper care encouraging reblooming into the fall.
Yes, First Love Veronica is considered deer-resistant, making it a great choice for gardens in areas with high deer populations.
Yes, First Love Veronica can be divided in early spring or fall every few years to rejuvenate older clumps and propagate new plants. This also helps to maintain the plant’s vigor and blooming capability.
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