Pedunculate speedwell 'Georgia Blue' 1L

Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' – Low and Long-flowering Perennial

Pedunculate speedwell 'Georgia Blue' (Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue') is a unique evergreen perennial with intense blue flowers and a low, creeping habit. It is highly valued for its long flowering, resistance to harsh conditions, and ability to form dense carpets. It is ideal for flower beds, rockeries, as a ground cover and for growing in pots.

Main features of the speedwell 'Georgia Blue'

Flowers

• Colour: Intense blue with a delicate purple tint and a white center.
• Shape: Small, five-petaled flowers gathered in loose inflorescences.
• Flowering period: March–June, often repeats flowering in autumn.
• Decorativeness: It attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

List

• Colour: Dark green in summer, autumn and winter, they turn reddish-brown.
• Shape: Oval, small, shiny, forming a dense carpet.

Cut

• Form: Creeping, low ground cover perennial.
• Height: 10–15 cm.
• Width: 40–60 cm, grows intensively.

Cultivation requirements of speedwell 'Georgia Blue'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun or partial shade – blooms more abundantly in the sun.
• Soil: Permeable, moderately moist, sandy loam.
• Humidity: The plant tolerates drought well and does not require frequent watering.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Moderate – water during prolonged drought.
• Fertilization: A light fertilization in spring is enough to encourage growth and flowering.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering, you can slightly prune to thicken the habit.
• Reproduction: By dividing the clumps in spring or by rooted side shoots.
• Wintering: Fully frost hardy (zone 4–9), evergreen even in colder regions.

Application of the speedwell 'Georgia Blue'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Ground cover: It creates a dense, low carpet that suppresses weeds.
• Bed edges: Ideal for finishing beds and paths.

Rock gardens and containers

• Thanks to its creeping habit, it is perfect for rock gardens and pot cultivation.

Plant for pollinators

• It attracts bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in the garden.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes