Family: Speedwell
Type: Perennial
Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ Spike Speedwell is a stunning perennial known for its deep blue flower spikes. This variety of Veronica brings a rich, vibrant color to any garden. It’s a top pick for gardeners seeking a reliable, long-blooming plant that’s easy to care for.
Reaching about 18-24 inches in height, ‘Sunny Border Blue’ is perfect for adding vertical interest in flower beds and borders. Its tall, narrow spikes offer a striking contrast to round or spiky foliage plants. The plant blooms profusely from early to late summer, providing a long-lasting display of vivid blue.
This Spike Speedwell variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a great choice for sunny garden spots. It’s also known for its drought tolerance and resistance to pests and diseases, ensuring a hassle-free gardening experience. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a second flowering in the fall.
Hardiness Zone: 3a-4a
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Dry to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Height (feet): 2
Average Spread (feet): 1.5
Average Life Span (years): 10
Form: Upright spreading
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Season: From early summer to early fall
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Shape: Narrow
Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ is a great choice for adding height and color to your garden. Its striking blue spikes can be used as a focal point or to add depth to mixed borders. Plant it in clusters for a dramatic effect, or intersperse it among other perennials for a varied look.
This plant is particularly effective in cottage gardens, where its naturalistic appearance blends seamlessly with a variety of other plants. Its long blooming period ensures that your garden remains colorful throughout the summer. It’s also excellent for attracting pollinators, adding a buzzing vitality to your space.
For a modern twist, use ‘Sunny Border Blue’ in structured garden designs. Its upright form and bold color make it an excellent choice for contemporary landscapes. It can also be grown in containers for balcony gardens or to add height to patio plantings.
In a traditional garden setting, ‘Sunny Border Blue’ adds a classic touch with its elegant spikes and deep blue color.
Its flowers are a magnet for butterflies and bees, making it an ideal choice for a butterfly garden.
Perfect for urban gardens, it brings a pop of color to small spaces and thrives in container gardening.
This Spike Speedwell variety offers visual interest throughout the growing season, making it a valuable addition to any garden.
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In spring, ‘Sunny Border Blue’ begins to grow, setting the stage for the vivid blooms that will soon follow.
During summer, it's at its peak, showcasing tall spikes of deep blue flowers that add a cool tone to the garden's palette.
In the fall, the plant may rebloom if deadheaded. Its foliage remains attractive, adding texture to the garden.
In winter, ‘Sunny Border Blue’ dies back. The remaining structure can provide interest in the garden, especially when frosted or snow-covered.
Choose a sunny spot for Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ Spike Speedwell. It’s perfect for mixed borders, meadow gardens, and alongside walkways for a splash of color.
This plant loves full sun. A sunny location ensures the brightest blooms and healthiest growth.
Well-drained soil is ideal. While it’s adaptable to most soil types, avoid overly wet areas to prevent root rot.
Space plants about 15 to 18 inches apart. This spacing allows for ample growth and air circulation.
The best time to plant is in the spring or early fall, allowing roots to establish before extreme temperatures.
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Position the plant, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
Water regularly in the first growing season. Once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant.
A light application of general-purpose fertilizer in spring supports growth and flowering.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Cut back in late fall or early spring.
In spring, prune any dead foliage and begin regular watering as new growth appears.
During summer, Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ is at its best. Ensure it gets enough water during dry spells.
Less water is needed. Prepare the plant for dormancy by reducing watering and removing dead foliage.
No special care is needed in winter. The plant will remain dormant until spring.
Yes, it is a hardy perennial in most climates.
It typically reaches 18-24 inches in height.
While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade, though blooming may be less prolific.
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