Spiked Speedwell

Veronica spicata

Slender blue spikes from May to July — solid bee-friendly clumps.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

pollinatordroughtspire

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks hardy speedwell seed varieties suited to London's cool climate and shorter growing season.

Crocus

Offers suitable pot sizes for container-growing speedwell, ideal for London's compact gardens.

Amazon UK

Supplies hand tools for precise weeding around speedwell's shallow root system in borders.