Veronica longifolia Schneeriesin
Veronica longifolia Schneeriesin
Veronica longifolia Schneeriesin
Longleaf Speedwell, Garden Speedwell, Long-leaf Veronica
Young plant ordered a bit late due to the lockdown, received heavily pruned and without leaves, but it appears to be alive. I hope it will recover.
Marie-Laure, 23/05/2020
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Description
Veronica longifolia 'Schneeriesin' is a spectacular, perennial variety of long-leaved Speedwell that stands out in summer with abundant, long, densely packed spikes of tiny white flowers. This very beautiful, dense and erect plant forms an upright mass in a generous combination of bright green foliage and sparkling candles. It is a plant for moist soil, perfect in borders or at the edge of water even in heavy clay, in full sun or partial shade.
Veronica longifolia is a herbaceous plant of the plantain family, found in northern and central Europe and Asia. It forms fairly tall clumps, with erect stems sometimes reaching over 1 m (3ft) in the wild and easily hybridizes with Veronica spicata. The 'Schneeriesin' variety is a very floriferous white form that will reach 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28in)high and 60 cm (24in) wide. Its leaves can be opposite but are often whorled in groups of three or four. Fairly narrow and lanceolate, with a short petiole, they are bright green and deeply toothed. It flowers in June-July in very dense racemes (clusters) of tightly packed tiny flowers, resembling long narrow spikes. They are tubular, snow white, and formed by four petals and two very clear protruding stamens. The nectar-rich flowers are followed by fruits that are spineless heart-shaped capsules.
This hardy Veronica is easy to grow, blends well with lots of plants and forms magnificent summer compositions, especially on the banks of a pond. Plant it alongside Eupatoriums, Pygmy Sunflowers, Lythrum salicaria, Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' and Euphorbia palustris for example. In a more wild style, at the back of a border, this elegant perennial forms a very successful combination with tall grasses: Miscanthus, Panicum, Stipa... It will look very elegant planted with old perpetual roses, such as Felicia or Cornelia for example.
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Veronica
longifolia
Schneeriesin
Plantaginaceae
Longleaf Speedwell, Garden Speedwell, Long-leaf Veronica
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Veronica longifolia is an easy-to-grow perennial which prefers rich and light soil with a slightly alkaline tendency (limestone). It likes humid atmospheres close to water, but requires light soil. It develops and flowers better in a sunny exposure. Veronica longifolia can be planted in the garden almost all year round, except during periods of frost and summer drought. Remove faded flower stalks to promote new flowers. Adding compost at the base of the plant every spring will give it vigour. Avoid using nitrogen-rich fertilisers as they will weaken the vegetation and make the stems droop more easily. In spring, trim the plant to the base and fresh foliage will emerge in spring.
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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).
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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.