I got a Veronica plant at Antique Rose emporium this spring and it has really done well for me with lovely pink blooms now for almost 2 months.. I have it in a partly shady location where it is pretty protected from hot afternoon sun. Has anyone grown this in full sun here in texas? nancy
Veronica (speedwell) in Texas
I have a friend who has one in full sun and it does great.
Josephine.
I have a blue blooming one that does super in full sun. I have had it for at least 15 years. Be careful to not overwater them and it is best to not top water them. They can develop a fungus. They should be planted in well drainig soil.
Thanks Josephine and Htop.I do have a raised bed area that is watered by soaker hoses so overhead watering can be avoided..The Veronica I bought is still so fresh looking while the Salvias I also got at the same time are looking a little tired already.I want to try them in different areas of the garden, but also didn't want to spend money on something that would struggle in the hot texas sun. nancy
Veronica Speedwell "Georgia Blue" is a great plant for Texas.
Another good perennial blooming groundcover is hardy iceplant http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/1928/
It can be invasive, but looks great and blooms till frost (very easy to propagate)
Creeping phlox is another favorite of mine http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/973/
and sea thrift http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/61/
You are quite welcome, nancy.
The one I have is 'Sunny Border Blue".
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55794/index.html
I saw this spike speedwell last year and am sorry that I did not buy it. The color of the blooms is magnificent.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/53777/index.html
I like the Georgian Blue, especially in the spring. It didn't bloom in the summer last year. Should I have trimmed it? I also have Sunny Border Blue and also find it really takes the summer heat even in a sunny spot.Outstanding plant.
The one I got is Veronica 'Tickled Pink". It is the nice pink color. Cocoa Lulu, how do you usually proprogate it from cuttings? I have never tried this but want to...
I went ahead and ordered some more Veronicas from the sale Bluestone perennials is having. I haven't got notice yet that the varieties I wanted are still available, but there were so many, that I can substitute. I ordered 'Goodness grows' and Royal candles"..So if they aren't available i will see if the ones everyone has already recommended are available. nancy
Nancy,
I took about four inch cuttings stripped lower leaves so I have at least two or three nodes,pinch off any forming blooms, dip in rooting hormone and stuck into potting soil in 4" pots and placed them in deep shade (north side of a large tree) kept them well watered. After two-three weeks I gently tilt out the pot and look for roots , once I see the roots i start to give them more and more sun for another week. Then plant in the ground. Mine are not planted in full sun though, they get about 5-6 hrs. Try it, you will be surprised at what you can grow this way!
That sounds really easy! I'm going to get some rooting hormone and try it.Thanks for the tips.
I have very good luck with Veronica Speedwell here in full sun. What a great plant, and it comes up gangbusters season after season here for me in Dallas. Mine is the color of the blue in blue&white china. It offsets the yellow Lantana and the red Turk's cap (and bright pink hibiscus!) beautifully.