Veronica gentianoides (Gentian Speedwell)

Description

Veronica gentianoides, commonly known as Gentian Speedwell, is a sophisticated and understated perennial that serves as the perfect “bridge” between spring bulbs and summer borders. It produces elegant, upright spires of pale, china-blue flowers that rise gracefully above a low-growing mat of glossy green foliage that emerges bright green and fades to darker green as the season progresses. In contrast to many other speedwells that flower later in the season, this variety is one of the first to bloom, offering a soft pastel highlight in late spring and early summer. Its lustrous, semi-evergreen leaves provide year-round texture, making it an excellent choice for edging sunny pathways or adding light and colour to a woodland border.

Plant Details

• Delicate Early Blooms: Graceful spires of palest blue flowers with fine darker veins from May through June;

• Glossy Semi-Evergreen Carpet: Rosettes of thick, shiny dark green leaves that provide excellent ground cover;

• Wildlife-Friendly: A magnet for bees and hoverflies, providing vital early-season nectar, designated as a ‘Plant for Pollinators’ by the RHS;

• Height approx. 45–60cm (18-24″); spread approx. 50cm (20″);

• Nursery-grown in Cornwall; supplied as established, garden-ready plants in 2-litre containers.