Speedwell Giles van Hees

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Landscape Qualities

Giles van Hees Speedwell is a dense herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

Ornamental Qualities

Giles van Hees Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of pink flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Giles van Hees Speedwell will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 12 inches tall with the flowers, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations

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