Vernique® Dark Blue Veronica | Speedwell

Veronica longifolia 'Vernique Dark Blue' or commonly called "Speedwell" brings rich, royal color and lasting garden charm to any sunny landscape. With its stately spikes of deep indigo-blue blooms and its tidy, upright habit, this perennial delivers a polished, yet natural appearance that makes it a staple for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. This hardy perennial thrives in well-drained soil and full sun conditions, reaching mature heights of 24-30 inches with a compact spread. The elongated flower spikes bloom prolifically from mid-summer through fall, providing extended color when many other garden plants are fading. Its drought tolerance and disease resistance make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes, while its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the growing season. Whether you're designing a cutting garden, reinforcing a perennial border, or creating a wildlife-friendly landscape, 'Vernique Dark Blue' offers exceptional value and performance. Easy to establish and requiring minimal deadheading to maintain continuous blooms, this cultivar rewards gardeners with years of reliable, stunning color. From first-time gardeners to seasoned horticultural enthusiasts, this Veronica delivers consistent results and enduring garden appeal.

Vivid Color and Exceptional Bloom Power

This stand-out Speedwell variety is prized for its vibrant dark blue flower spikes that rise gracefully from compact mounds of healthy green foliage. Each bloom cluster opens from late spring through summer, often extending color well into early fall when spent flower stems are trimmed promptly. The blossoms appear in impressive vertical clusters—perfect for adding height and contrast to colorful plantings. The rich, saturated hue is deeper than most blue perennials, creating dramatic focal points that pair beautifully with whites, pinks, purples, and silvers.

Pollinators adore ‘Vernique Dark Blue’—its flower spikes are irresistible to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds alike. This makes it not only a beautiful choice for enhancing visual interest but also a valuable addition to support local ecosystems. The blooms are fresh and uniform, making them ideal for cutting gardens where they can add texture and intensity to floral arrangements.

Graceful Habit and Garden Form

Reaching a mature height of 14 to 16 inches and spreading 16 to 18 inches wide, Veronica longifolia ‘Vernique Dark Blue’ maintains a well-behaved, upright form that stays neat throughout the growing season. Unlike older varieties that can sprawl or flop under heavy bloom, the Vernique series was bred for sturdy stems that stand tall even after rainfall. The compact and densely branched shape ensures it works equally well planted as a single accent, clustered in groups, or massed for bold blocks of late-spring and summer color.

‘Vernique Dark Blue’ thrives in full sun and enjoys average, well-drained soil. It’s ideal for the front or middle of the border, rock gardens, and container plantings. Because of its robust color and reliable shape, it also performs beautifully in modern landscapes seeking refined structure without sacrificing natural appeal.

Easy Care for Every Gardener

Even novice gardeners will find ‘Vernique Dark Blue’ simple to maintain. Provide a sunny spot and consistent watering during its first season to establish a healthy root system. Once settled, this perennial becomes quite drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Deadheading (removing spent flower spikes) will encourage fresh blooms and extend the flowering period well into late summer.

Experienced gardeners appreciate how little attention it demands while still delivering high-impact color. A light trim in late fall or very early spring keeps the plant tidy and ready for new growth. It is deer-resistant, so you can count on its beauty without worry in wildlife-prone areas.

This dependable and visually striking perennial adds elegant rhythm and lasting color to any sunny border. Veronica longifolia ‘Vernique Dark Blue’ is a perfect blend of effortless care, dynamic bloom, and refined form—proof that beauty and simplicity can grow hand in hand.