Veronica Blue Rocket Seeds

Veronica Blue Rocket Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Veronica spicata ‘Blue Rocket’ is a hardy perennial producing striking upright spikes of vivid blue flowers.

 

The dense blooms rise above compact green foliage, creating a bold vertical accent in borders and cottage garden schemes.

 

Flowering over a long season, this variety is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife friendly planting. Its neat habit and intense colour provide structure and vibrancy in mixed displays.

 

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The plants are free flowering and branching, with spires that add height and texture to summer displays.

 

Excellent for pollinator-friendly planting and for combining with perennials such as echinacea, rudbeckia, and ornamental grasses.

 

Seed Qty Approx 

 

Sow February to April on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 14 to 28 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam, chalk, or sandy soils. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Height Approx 60 to 80 cm; upright, clump-forming habit.

Flowering June to September; deadhead to prolong flowering.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist, sieved compost and press the seed down gently. Do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep warm and evenly moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays spacing plants 5 cm apart to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Plants will establish quickly and flower in their first season.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun or partial shade in free draining soil. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Cut back stems in autumn or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Hardy and reliable, Veronica requires little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds, borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly schemes. The vivid blue flower spikes add height and colour to summer displays. Excellent for pollinator planting and cut flower arrangements. A versatile perennial that combines well with other summer perennials and grasses.

 

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