Description
New to our catalogue for 2021
Tall spires of pink flowers, this is a now classic addition for the border or alpine garden.
Flowering: Summer-Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 40cm
Spread: 30cm
Further information:
When this variety has finished flowering, cut the flowering stem to encourage new flower stems.
Common Name: Spike Speedwell
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae
Foliage: lanceolate / crenate
Basic Colour: ( pink )
Flower Colour: pink
Natural Flowering: May – September
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 40 cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: acid / alkaline / neutral
Location: cottage garden / border/ containers / for the rock garden
Usage: bee food plant / cut flowers
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to 10cm
Tolerates: salt tolerant / drought tolerant / rabbit resistance / deer resistance
Origin: Asia / Northern Europe (Cultivar)
Veronica spicata ‘Pink Goblin’ Growing Guide
Climate and Location: Prefers full sun to light shade.
Soil: Plant in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH around 6.0 to 7.0. Space multiple plants about 12-18 inches apart.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
Fertilisation: Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring for optimal growth.
Pruning: Trim spent flower spikes to encourage repeat blooming and a tidy appearance.
Flowers: ‘Pink Goblin’ produces striking pink spikes of flowers, making it a vibrant addition to your garden.
By following these simple instructions, you can successfully grow and enjoy the beauty of Veronica spicata ‘Pink Goblin’ in your garden.
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Lovely healthy plants, excellent packaging.
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I’m happy with the condition of this plant and it is doing well in my garden. I’m looking forward to it flowering.
Service and delivery were both excellent.
Paul R. (verified owner) –
Received in excellent condition.
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Michael Cohen (verified owner) –
Will contrast well with my purple Veronica Spiccata.
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Very happy with my purchase. Healthy plant received
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Super, healthy plant. Very pleased.
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Really happy with the service and quality of plants . Superb packaging.
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All the plants were excellent and arrived very promptly. They were also wrapped exceedingly well. Definitely recommend.
Kay (verified owner) –
Good correspondence from company advising of delivery. Plant packed in extremely good packaging & in very good condition on arrival. Nice touch with instructions especially for a newbie like me. Thank you
Carol W. (verified owner) –
Healthy, strong plant, which arrived well packaged.