Veronica spicata f nana

‘Blauteppich’

BLUE CARPET VERONICA

Veronica spicata f nana ‘Blauteppich’
BLUE CARPET VERONICA

Veronica spicata f nana ‘Blauteppich’ has tapering spires of bright blue for most of the summer months.

Carpet of blue for long over summer

Blue Carpet Veronica provides very showy plants, with flower spires approx. 15cm. high in a continuous display all through summer & autumn.

Bolt upright blooms on a flat carpet

The blooms sit bolt upright above a ground hugging carpet of evergreen foliage.
So it is a very handy groundcover indeed – “nana” means dwarf.

Exceptionally long blooming groundcover

Hence the common name of  “Blue Carpet Veronica”.
It certainly catches attention as it forms such dense pools of blue in the summer.

Good in dry & heat

Plant Veronica spicata f nana ‘Blauteppich’ in Full Sun.
Though it can also tolerate some Partial Shade – as long as it is not damp shade and is well aired.
It revels in good drainage.

At home in poorer soil or good loam

So it is right at home in sandy soil, gravel or rocky soil, as well as garden loam.
And also appreciates lime and some fertilizer in spring.

Does best in a little tough going

However do not be too generous with the feed, particularly in good soil, as it flowers better and has even stronger, more compact growth if it does it a little tough.

Drought resistant & water-wise groundcover

Hardy Veronica spicata f nana ‘Blauteppich’ is a drought resistant plant, water-wise and needing very little supplementary water.
So your groundcover will keep on smiling through periods of heat and dry.

Equally tough in frost

Blue Carpet Veronica is equally resistant to hard frosts because it can tolerate temperatures down to at least -15C and well below, depending on conditions.

Magnet for bees, butterflies & other insect friends

Bees and butterflies are drawn to irresistibly to the flowers of Blue Carpet Veronica because of the abundant nectar.
Providing such a reliable food supply for our flying friends.
Because of the exceptionally long and consistent blooming through hotter months – when so many other plants have given up in the heat.

But no friend to rabbits and deer

Thankfully the flavour of Veronica is not appealing to our nibbling foes.

Low care & easy maintenance

Veronica spicata f nana ‘Blauteppich’ is an evergreen perennial groundcover.
The only work to keep it growing perfectly is to cut back the spent flower stems at the end of the season, right back to the base of evergreen foliage.

Rarely troubled by pests or diseases

Blue Carpet Veronica is rarely if ever troubled by pests or diseases.
Though mildew may occur if it is kept too damp or without good air flow.

Hardy evergreen perennial groundcover

15cm. High spires of vivid blue x 45cm. Wide low clump of evergreen foliage.
Veronica spicata f nana ‘Blauteppich’ is a hardy, evergreen perennial groundcover.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY
Suitable for beginners & gardening with kids

Sow all year in punnets indoors, whenever suitable temperatures are available (18-22°C approx).
OR
Sow directly in the garden in spring or autumn.

Sow indoors for quick & early plants: First sow the seeds in a punnet on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Then pat gently to the surface to ensure good contact.
But barely cover the seed with sieved mix / fine vermiculite / or fine sandy grit.
Because these seeds need light to germinate, so do not bury them.

Now thoroughly moisten the sown punnet by standing it in a shallow water bath.
And allowing the moisture to percolate up to the surface from below.

Then place the punnet in a warm, well-lit position (not in any direct sun as this will dry the seeds out and prevent germination).
You can use a heat mat if you have one, or a warm window sill (out of the sun).

Temperatures of 18-22°C approx. are best for rapid and optimum germination.

Continue to keep the punnet moist by misting from a spray water bottle as required.
Covering the punnet with a clear plastic lid or plastic bag between mistings will also help to maintain necessary consistent moisture.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 14-28 days.

Prick out as soon as the baby seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves and pot on in good quality potting mix with some slow release fertilizer.
Foliar feed by misting with weak solution of seaweed product.

Seed Count: 20 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count and give a generous serve).

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