Speedwell 'First Choice' 1.5L

Speedwell 'First Choice' – Compact and Long-flowering Perennial

Speedwell 'First Choice' (Veronica longifolia 'First Choice') is a unique, elegant perennial with powder-pink flowers that appear on slender, erect stems. Its long flowering, compact habit and ease of cultivation make it an excellent choice for flower beds, naturalistic gardens and for growing in pots.

Main features of the 'First Choice' speedwell

Flowers

• Colour: A delicate pink with a subtle purple tint.
• Shape: Small flowers gathered in dense, slender spikes.
• Flowering period: June–August, and after pruning, it can bloom until autumn.
• Decorativeness: It attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

List

• Colour: Dark green.
• Shape: Narrow, lanceolate, forming a compact rosette at the base of the plant.

Cut

• Form: A compact, tufted perennial with erect flower stems.
• Height: 30–40 cm.
• Width: 30–50 cm, spreads well.

Cultivation requirements of the 'First Choice' speedwell

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun or light partial shade – the best flowering in a sunny place.
• Soil: Permeable, moderately moist, preferably fertile, sandy loam.
• Humidity: The plant tolerates short periods of drought well.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Moderate – water during prolonged heat.
• Fertilization: Light fertilization in spring is enough to stimulate more intense flowering.

Care

• Trimming: Regular removal of faded inflorescences can stimulate the plant to bloom longer.
• Reproduction: By dividing clumps in spring or by cuttings in early summer.
• Wintering: Fully frost hardy (zone 4–9), no casing required.

The use of the 'First Choice' speedwell

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Mixed discounts: It goes perfectly with lavender, sage, yarrow and ornamental grasses.
• Bed borders: Great for low borders and rockeries.

Container cultivation and rock gardens

• Thanks to its compact habit, it is perfect for pot cultivation on balconies and terraces.

Plant for pollinators

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

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1.5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes