GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Veronica hybrida
CommonName: Spike Speedwell
Hardiness Zone: 4b - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 6 - 14" (15 - 36cm)
Height: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Moderate
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 70°F (16 to 20°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day facultative
Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Yes
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Aphids, white fly
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: May to October