Veronica longifolia 'Marietta' PP25248
SpeedwellVeronica longifolia 'Marietta' PP25248
SpeedwellThis award-winning selection is prized for its resistance to the mildew and leaf spot that can plague some Veronicas. Deep green foliage forms a tidy basal mound topped with electric violet blue flowers that begin a bit earlier than typical. Introduced by: Rijnbeek and Son Perennials.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 24-30"
- Spread: 18-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 24-30"
- Spread: 18-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- Plant groundcover types in late summer to early fall for highest quality plants the following spring.
- Most veronicas require vernalization to flower; plant our vernalized large plugs in spring.
- Veronicas are generally easy to grow with average water and fertility.
- PGRs can be used to control height on upright types if needed.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
- Vernalization Beneficial: No