The popular trend in the perennial market is offering smaller plants to fit into the increasingly common city garden. ‘Blue Skywalker’ solves the dilemma of limited horizontal space while still providing the much needed height in the garden. Lavender blue flower spikes cover the top half of an incredibly upright habit of dark green leaves. Although it’s taller than you’d expect from a Veronica, this plant still features a full, dense habit.
Veronica is highly valued for its ease of growth and long bloom time. The spiky flowers are an excellent contrast to the more common rounded flower shapes like Shasta Daisies, Coneflower, and Black Eyed Susans. Expect bees to be buzzing about this plant when in bloom.
72ct Plug Tray |
Grade #1 Bare Root |
Height:
28.0-30.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types. Amending soils, especially very heavy and light types, with generous amounts of organic matter will result in improved performance. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun. Deadheading will promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer or spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-72° F for rooting out and growing on
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Moderate feeders, perform best with a constant liquid fertilization program at rates of 75-100 ppm Nitrogen.
Plants with low fertility may exhibit yellow tinted leaves.
Vernalization:
Some varieties flower without vernalization but it is beneficial. Others require 10 weeks of cold to flower.
Pests & Diseases:
Scout for aphids, thrip and whiteflies. Botrytis, powdery mildew and rust are the primary diseases to watch out for.
Potting & Timing:
Bareroot will do best in 1 or 2 gallon containers and 72ct plugs can be planted in quart or gallon containers.
Moisture:
For potting soil use professional planting media.
Moderate to moist soil is recommended.
When irrigation is required, water thoroughly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Planting Level:
Place plugs at soil level and bareroot at soil level or slightly higher.
PGRs/Pinching:
Apply Sumagic (Uniconazole) at 5 ppm, 1-2 times. Pinching is beneficial if planting from plugs.
Lighting:
Prefer to be grown at high light levels, supplemental light may be needed to compensate for naturally low light levels. Veronica will flower under any daylength.
Other Comments:
For more continuous bloom, deadhead old or spent flower heads.
Height:
28.0-30.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types. Amending soils, especially very heavy and light types, with generous amounts of organic matter will result in improved performance. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun. Deadheading will promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer or spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-72° F for rooting out and growing on
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Moderate feeders, perform best with a constant liquid fertilization program at rates of 75-100 ppm Nitrogen.
Plants with low fertility may exhibit yellow tinted leaves.
Vernalization:
Some varieties flower without vernalization but it is beneficial. Others require 10 weeks of cold to flower.
Pests & Diseases:
Scout for aphids, thrip and whiteflies. Botrytis, powdery mildew and rust are the primary diseases to watch out for.
Potting & Timing:
Bareroot will do best in 1 or 2 gallon containers and 72ct plugs can be planted in quart or gallon containers.
Moisture:
For potting soil use professional planting media.
Moderate to moist soil is recommended.
When irrigation is required, water thoroughly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Planting Level:
Place plugs at soil level and bareroot at soil level or slightly higher.
PGRs/Pinching:
Apply Sumagic (Uniconazole) at 5 ppm, 1-2 times. Pinching is beneficial if planting from plugs.
Lighting:
Prefer to be grown at high light levels, supplemental light may be needed to compensate for naturally low light levels. Veronica will flower under any daylength.
Other Comments:
For more continuous bloom, deadhead old or spent flower heads.
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