Veronica longifolia ‘Blue Shades’ seeds- (Blue Veronica)

Description

Veronica ‘Blue Shades’  forms a bushy, upright plant  of shiny  green leaves . The vigorous vertical stems hold  tall, slender blue spires which are packed  with masses of densely grouped, small buds, the flowers open, one after the other,  from the base  to form a long-lasting spire.
Veronica longifolia prefers a position in sun or part shade in moist well-drained soil, however it will tolerate drier soils, so long as it is mulched.  Longifolia  flowers in midsummer and lasts for several months into autumn, and adds a gentle columnar,  architectural height to the border. It  is an excellent contrast to more traditional flower shapes when grown  at the front of the border, and is  eye-catching when planted in drifts.
The plant is attractive to  bees,  and butterflies and  makes a good cut flower.

See our other veronica seeds here https://www.owairakaseeds.co.nz/product-category/v-flower-names-starting-with-v/

Sowing advice

Sow indoors in spring or autumn. Surface sow onto moist seed compost. Do not cover seeds, simply press into the soil. Place in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag to maintain humidity. Ideal temp. 13-16°C. Keep moist by watering from the bottom of the tray only. Germination takes 4-6 weeks approx. After germination admit air and grow on in cooler conditions. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Autumn sowings should be planted out the following spring.