Speedwell 'First Love' 1.5L

Long-leaved speedwell 'First Love' – Romantic and Long-flowering Perennial

Speedwell 'First Love' (Veronica longifolia 'First Love') is an extremely impressive, compact perennial with intense pink flowers that appear on slender, erect stems. It is characterized by a long flowering period and resistance to harsh conditions. Thanks to its compact habit, it is perfect for flower beds, naturalistic gardens and container cultivation.

Main features of the 'First Love' speedwell

Flowers

• Colour: Intense pink.
• 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, densely arranged, 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 Love' speedwell

Location and soil

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

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Moderate – water only 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.

Application of the 'First Love' 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