Veronica gentianoides
Veronica gentianoides
Veronica gentianoides
Veronica gentianoides
Veronica gentianoides
Gentian Speedwell
Planted as soon as they arrived, they have survived; I hope for their development next year.
Martine, 02/11/2025
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Description
Veronica gentianoides is a carefree creeping perennial plant with thick, round, dark green and shiny leaf rosettes which produce light spikes of small pale blue to mauve, simple flowers in spring. It will thrive in well-drained soil, in rock gardens or borders. This very hardy plant can tolerate occasional summer drought but needs water to flower well.
Veronica gentianoides, also known as the Caucasian Speedwell, is a perennial plant of the Scrophulariaceae family that naturally grows in wet habitats in the Caucasus, Turkey and Iran, in forests, meadows, and mountainous areas up to 3,600 m (12ft) above sea level.
It is a rhizomatous plant that forms spreading clumps up to 60 cm (24in) high, when flowering, and 30 cm (12in) wide. Its green and glossy, elliptical leaves are from 2 to 8 cm (1 to 3in) long, clustered in rosettes. It flowers in late spring or early summer (May-June), producing upright spikes that can reach 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) high, consisting of small, pale blue to mauve flowers 10 to 16 mm (0 to 1in) in diameter which are finely streaked with violet.
The Caucasian Speedwell likes the sun but will tolerate partial shade; it thrives in rocky soil in rock gardens, or gravel gardens. It also does well in moist and well-drained clay soil, near a water source for example, but it dislikes heavy waterlogged soils. A beautiful border can be created by combining it with Lamb's Ears (Stachys lanata), One-leaf Onion (Allium unifolium), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), or Silver Scrolls Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls').
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Veronica
gentianoides
Plantaginaceae
Gentian Speedwell
Central Europe
Planting and care
Veronica gentianoides is easy to grow, requires very little maintenance, and is very hardy, down to -15°C (5°F) and beyond. Planting is best done in spring or autumn, in a sunny position but it will tolerate slight shade. Very undemanding and tolerant of limestone, it adapts to all types of not too dry to moist soils, provided they are well-drained. It may be necessary to water during drought, especially during the first few years. Regularly remove the faded stems to encourage a second flowering in autumn. If the clumps become too large, divide the crown in spring or autumn. At the end of winter, before the start of growth, clean the clump by removing dry foliage.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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