About
Veronica 'Silver Swallow' is a cultivated variety of Veronica in the Plantaginaceae notable for its extended bloom. It produces flower spikes from June to September. Specific growing requirements are supplied by individual growers and should be followed at purchase.
About the genus
Veronica is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Plantaginaceae, with about 500 species. It was formerly classified in the family Scrophulariaceae. Common names include speedwell, bird's eye, and gypsyweed.
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In the garden
Veronica 'Silver Swallow' sits within the genus Veronica and the family Plantaginaceae and is offered as a garden cultivar for summer display. Its recorded flowering runs from June to September, delivering a sustained period of interest through the heart of the UK summer. When planning for this cultivar, rely on the supplier's label and any cultivar notes they give; those will include the precise soil, aspect and hardiness guidance for that stock. At the point of purchase inspect the root condition and the overall vigour of the plant, and retain any cultivar instructions for future reference. Use Veronica 'Silver Swallow' where an extended summer flowering period is wanted alongside other perennials. Group it where its flowering spikes are visible from paths or seating areas so the June–September display contributes to the sequence of blooms across the bed. Expect its season of flowers to lengthen the period when the border is actively in flower, particularly through July and August.
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More in the Veronica genus
- Veronica exaltataSpeedwell
- Veronica gentianoides 'Variegata'Speedwell
- Veronica incanasilver speedwell
- Veronica incana 'Wendy'Silver Speedwell
- Veronica longifoliagarden speedwell
- Veronica perfoliataDigger's speedwell
- Veronica spicataspiked speedwell
- Veronica spicata 'Barcarolle'spiked speedwell 'Barcarolle'