Veronica hybrid Atomic Ray Series

NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF VERONICA SPICATA X LONGIFOLIA HYBRIDS

Veronica hybrid Atomic Ray Series

The entire series is protected by breeder rights in Europe and the USA

Asexual propagation is strictly prohibited

Veronica, commonly known as Speedwell or bird’s-eye, is recommended as a reliable garden plant, prized by gardeners, nice-looking and attracting attention for their elegancy.  These long-blooming, easy care perennials show their spiky flowers throughout Spring and Summer and even early Autumn. Their popularity increased during recent years,  due to the introduction of many hybrid cultivars with new colours and improved plant forms. Whether planted at the front, middle or back of the border, their slender wands enliven the garden with colour. Flowers at the base of the inflorescence bloom first, with   subsequent buds opening steadily in an upward  fashion.

Though there are about 250 different species of Veronica known, the so-called ‘spiked speedwell’, Veronica spicata is one of the most attractive species which is familiar to gardeners. Veronica spicata and their hybrids are easily to grow, clump forming perennials for the sunny border. Most are relatively compact and have upright well-branched flower spikes and can be long-lived, provided that garden soils drain freely, which is especially important during winter months. Veronica spicata itself requires little maintenance and is absolutely hardy. A midsummer shearing after the first bloom promotes healthy new, basal foliage and encourages late summer flowering. Plants grown in less light will not bloom as profusely and may become lax or open in habit.

The Veronica spicata x longifolia ATOMIC  RAY Series are available in seven varieties and a full colour range. Atomic Amethyst Ray;  Atomic Hot Pink Ray; Atomic Pink Ray; Atomic Pink-White Ray; Atomic Red Ray; Atomic Silvery Pink Ray; Atomic Sky Ray.

 It is a surprisingly new Series in Veronica, nicely mounded and well branched. The tall and thick flower spikes show countless individual flowers. The 40cm long stems are extremely sturdy which makes this series an excellent cut flowers as well as a real attractive bouquet filler.

These outstanding, very floriferous, stem topping varieties, combined with the strong and dark green foliage are extremely showy. It are durable plants,  bloomers which colours the garden from late Spring into early Autumn. These thick-spike speedwells exhibit strong habits and excellent flower production throughout the season.

 The floriferous nature of the Veronica spicata x longifolia Atomic Ray series is evident. It attracts butterflies as well. When deadheading(removing) the faded flower spikes, new flowers occur constantly.