- Botanical name: Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue'
- Common name: Speedwell
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
All veronicas, or speedwells, are undemanding perennials which love sunshine and well-drained, moist soil.
Introduced from Georgia by Roy Lancaster, Veronica umbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’ forms a low cushion of bronze-tinted green foliage, from which masses of intense blue flowers appear from late spring to autumn. It’s ideal for edging paths or borders, and makes a fine specimen for a rockery. The RHS has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Grow Veronica umbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back growth at the end of the season and divide congested clumps in spring or autumn.
How to grow Veronica 'Georgia Blue'
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Plant size
10cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Veronica 'Georgia Blue' and wildlife
Veronica 'Georgia Blue' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Veronica 'Georgia Blue' poisonous?
Veronica 'Georgia Blue' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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