Veronica spicata 'Sarabande' (Spiked Speedwell) — perennial

Overview

Veronica spicata 'Sarabande' is a perennial in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family. Veronica spicata 'Sarabande' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers. It is native to Europe.

About

Veronica spicata 'Sarabande' is a perennial in the Plantaginaceae that flowers from June to September. It suits full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil of neutral to alkaline reaction with moderate moisture. Rated H5 (hardy), it is native to Europe and is commonly used in borders, rock gardens and containers.

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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 spicata 'Sarabande' is a perennial member of the Plantaginaceae native to Europe and valued for its summer display, flowering from June to September. The cultivar performs reliably where it receives full sun but will tolerate some light shade. Plant into well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH and avoid persistently waterlogged sites; the plant prefers moderate soil moisture rather than constant wetness. It carries an H5 hardiness rating, classed as hardy for UK gardens, so it does not normally require winter protection in typical outdoor situations. Use 'Sarabande' in mixed borders to provide summer interest, in rock gardens where drainage is good, or in containers placed in a sunny to part-shade position. Its flowering period of June to September makes it suitable for extending summer blooms in planting schemes and for containers that are moved to maximise light.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Veronica

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: moderate
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Veronica spicata 'Sarabande' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, containers
Native to: Europe

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Veronica spicata 'Sarabande'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and possible rebloom.
Propagation: seed, division, cuttings