Magic Show Ever After
Veronica spicata 'Ever After'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 14-16 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.8 - 6.8 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Lavender blue |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Echinacea, Salvia, Dianthus |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Shear back spent blooms
Maintenance
Shear back after blooming to encourage new growth.
Cleanup
Cut back to basal rosette in late fall or early spring.
Notes
Known for having one of the longest blooming seasons in the series.