Moody Blues Series
Veronica hybrida 'Moody Blues Dark Pink' ('Available Summer 2027')
Speedwell
Image courtesy of Darwin Perennials
- Deep pink flower spikes bloom late spring through early fall
- Medium green, lance-shaped foliage
- Compact, well-branched habit
- Great for beds, borders and containers
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates light shade and a variety of soil conditions providing they are well-drained. Deadheading spent flowers encourages further blooming. Old stems can be cut to the base in late fall or early spring. Drought tolerant once established but does best with supplemental watering during dry spells.
Height: 12-14 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Spacing: 6-14 in
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Garden
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Veronica
Common Name: Spiked Speedwell
Bushy, well-branched perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, green leaves. Upright, candle-like flower spikes are covered with tiny flowers in a variety of colors such as pink, white, purple and blue. Blooms late spring through summer. Great for beds and borders, naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens.