Veronica longifolia 'Marietta' PP25248

Speedwell

Veronica longifolia ÔMariettaÕ PP25248

Photo Credit: Rijnbeek and Son Perennials

Veronica longifolia ÔMariettaÕ PP25248

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Veronica longifolia 'Marietta' PP25248

Speedwell

This 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