This is an excellent plant once it gets established in its environment. I'm convinced that this perennial takes longer than similar perennial plants to get established & provide the quantity of flowers that most gardeners expect. I suspect that many have seen the plant in pictures which often exhibit numerous flowers, hence possibly why they are buying the plant with the same expectations. In my experience as a grower & horticulturist, it does not do well in containers regarding continuous blooms. It seems to prefer full sunlight & well drained rich fertile soil with above average organic matter. Unlike other varieties it really needs 3-4 seasons in the soil before it's happy. Once established it can bloom year after year prolifically. Even then it still can be finicky about blooming some years. I have found that providing a high phosphate analysis in early Spring will provide a boost & help to ensure blooms. I've started feeding the plants in my landscape (Zone 8) with a liquid feed in late March thru May every 3 weeks. This seems to work after growing the plants for 5 seasons. If you are looking for lots of blooms early on in the landscape this plant made not be the best choice for you since it seems to need ample time to Bloom prolifically.
Magic Show® 'Pink Potion' Spike Speedwell Veronica hybrid
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14 - 16 Inches18 - 22 Inches18 - 22 Inches36cm - 41cm46cm - 56cm46cm - 56cmFeatures
Baby pink flower wands are borne prolifically atop a rounded, low clump of deep green foliage. Try planting in combination containers or near the front of the border.
Long BloomingSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:14 - 16 Inches 36cm - 41cmSpacing:18 - 22 Inches 46cm - 56cmSpread:18 - 22 Inches 46cm - 56cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Baby pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Deep greenHabit:Clump FormingContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:ModerateBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:This plant grows best in average, humus enriched, well-drained soil and full sun. Though it will survive in partial shade, it flowers best in sun. Shear back after blooming.
Magic Show® 'Pink Potion' Veronica hybrid USPP 29,681, Can 5,821 -
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