Veronica 'First Lady'
"Garden speedwell"
Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Veronica 'First Lady', commonly known as garden speedwell, is a charming addition to any garden, with its compact stature reaching up to 50cm in height. This hardy perennial stands out thanks to its long, pointed, upright flower stems, which bear elegant racemes of white flowers. Veronica 'First Lady' creates a graceful display, with the flowers rising above its green foliage like delicate towers, perfect for adding vertical interest to borders, containers, or even as a filler between lower-growing plants. Whether planted in groups or individually, this variety always brings an air of elegance to the garden.
Thriving in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, Veronica longifolia 'First Lady' requires minimal fuss but rewards gardeners with reliable blooms from late spring to early summer. Its fresh white flowers stand out beautifully against the greenery, providing a crisp contrast that brightens any space. Not only does it add visual appeal, but garden speedwell also attracts pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Veronica 'First Lady' is a superb option for gardeners of all skill levels who want a low-maintenance, yet eye-catching, plant that offers both beauty and functionality. If you’re looking for a dependable flower that can stand tall and proud, Veronica 'First Lady' is the perfect choice.
Our Veronica longifolia 'First Lady' plants are supplied as a root ball 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.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Veronica longifolia 'First Lady' ('Alllady'ᴾᴮᴿ)
Veronica × media 'First Lady' -
Flower colour
White
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Borders
Container
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sandy
Chalk -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Veronica 'First Lady' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Garden speedwell" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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