Veronica spicata | Blue Carpet | Spiked Speedwell Edith Holden the best time to add

the best time to add a stake is when then the plant reaches about 20cm high

or hardy geraniums are perennial border plants that are easy to grow

With charms extending from the romantic allure of double roses and the attention-grabbing flamboyance of double tulips to the exquisite perfection of tiny double primroses

it will produce flowers in partial shade but best flower production is in full sun

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Veronica spicata | Blue Carpet | Spiked Speedwell Edith Holden the best time to addVeronica spicata 'Blue Carpet' Spiked Speedwell. This is an excellent small and neat variety of Spike Speedwell. It grows into a low bushy mound or tuft of dark green leaves, upon which short spikes of bright violet blue flowers rise up from in early summer for several weeks. So useful in the garden as an edging plant, in the rock garden or in tubs and containers as it has a natural tendency to spread out a little. Shear lightly after blooming to