Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Veronica
'First Glory'
garden speedwell
Veronica 'First Glory', commonly known as garden speedwell, is the powerhouse your garden has been waiting for. Reaching up to 50cm in height, this hardy perennial offers long, pointed, upright flower stems that bear striking racemes of blue to purple flowers. Whether planted in borders or containers, Veronica 'First Glory' adds a dash of vertical interest, creating an elegant contrast with lower-growing plants. The racemes of flowers rise above the foliage like miniature spires, giving the plant a graceful, yet bold presence in any garden.
Not only does Veronica longifolia 'First Glory' offer stunning visual appeal, but it also thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded spot. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, while its upright habit ensures it won’t overcrowd neighbouring plants. Perfect for attracting pollinators, garden speedwell is both a beauty and a friend to wildlife. Veronica 'First Glory' is easy to grow, offering long-lasting colour from late spring to early summer, making it ideal for gardeners of all levels. If you're seeking a low-maintenance plant with plenty of charm and vibrant hues, Veronica 'First Glory' is sure to impress year after year.
Our Veronica longifolia 'First Glory' plants are supplied as a 9cm pot with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
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Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
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Veronica longifolia 'First Glory' ('Alllord'ᴾᴮᴿ)
Veronica × media 'First Glory' - Flower colour
- Blue, purple
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sandy
Chalk - Suitable for
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Pots
Borders
Container
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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