More about the plant below:
Hill hill (Veronica teucrium)
category : perennials
position : sun
height : up to 40-60 cm
frost resistance : to -25 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, permeable, sandy and humus
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : blue
shape : tufted, erect
period flowering : June-August
seeding : autumn
reproduction:sowing, division of clumps, apical cuttings
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, rockeries, balconies, terraces, honey plant, cut flower
pace height : medium
Hilly converter - silhouetteHilly speedway - developmental featuresThe position for the inverterSpeedwell reproductionHilly speedway - maintenanceHilly converter - applicationAdviceHill turn - silhouette
This perennial is found from the plains to the mountainous areas of Europe and Asia Minor.It occurs in forest clearings and thickets. There are over 200 species of this genus. The most important thing in garden cultivation is the hill speedwell and its varieties, which are especially useful in rock gardens.
The characteristic dark blue inflorescences of this species attract attention from May to July.Varieties such as 'Knallblau' with shiny blue flowers and juicy green leaves and 'Koenigsblau' are especially popular, which can be propagated from seeds.
Hill roller - development features
Perennial has an upright habit, forms clumps and reaches a height of 20 to 60 cm. The flowers are arranged in oblong clusters, the leaves are oval and smooth.
Stand for the speed controller
The hilltop speedwell is an undemanding plant. This perennial prefers a sunny position and likes fresh soil.It tolerates moderately dry soil.It is completely frost-resistant.
Speedwell reproduction
Plants can be propagated by division in spring or after flowering. In the botanical form and some varieties it is also possible to propagate by sowing seeds.We conduct them in March / April.
Hill roller - maintenance
The hillside speedwell has rather average maintenance requirements. The most important thing is to provide him with a dose of fertilizer at the beginning of the season.
Hill roller - application
This perennial is reliable in rock gardens and natural plantations in sunny positions, on the edge of woody plants.The hillside turner can also be used in bed plantings, for example with yarrow and saxifrage.
Tip
In early summer, we shorten half of the speedwell's sprouts by a third. Thanks to this, the perennial will bloom again.
