Veronica 'Fairytale' (Speedwell 'Fairytale')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.35m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.4m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Veronica 'Fairytale'

Other names: Speedwell 'Fairytale'


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Genus: Veronica

Variety or cultivar: 'Fairytale' _ 'Fairytale' is a bulbous perennial with narrow, rounded leaves and upright, open racemes of silver-pink, narrow, bell-shaped flowers with deep pink stamen that bloom throughout summer.

Veronica 'Fairytale' is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-pink in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming, Erect, Erect flower stem

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Specific diseases: Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back faded flowers to encourage compact habit and flowering next year. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Veronica 'Fairytale' (Speedwell 'Fairytale') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.35m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover

Cultivation: Plant in loamy, moderately fertile soil, that is moist but well-drained. Prefers full sun or part shade.

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Soil types: Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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