Name: Veronica 'Aspire'
SKU: VEOASP

Veronica ‘Aspire’

Not just another pink Veronica! Aspire sets itself apart with rich, saturated, deep rose flowers on a compact, long-lasting spike. Flowers and foliage have extra substance due to its breeding. The compact and upright habit of Aspire makes it very usable in any sunny planting situation. Perk up any container or bed border with this bright spot in a crowded field of Veronica. Healthy, easy to grow and gorgeous!

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 12″ / 11″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Speedwell
Family	Scrophulariaceae
Genus	Veronica
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	PP26416 ('TNVERA')
EU Grant #	EU44340 ('TNVERA')
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Growth Habit	Mounding, Spreading / Trailing
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	6" / 12" / 11"
Finish Time	Medium (6-8 Weeks)
Growth Rate	Moderate
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Green
Soil	Moist organic soil with good drainage.
pH	5.8 - 7.0
Exposure	Full Sun
Special Uses	Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average water needs in the garden.
How Different?	Compared to 'Giles Van Hess' it is a bigger, more vigorous plant, with darker pink flowers.
Landscape Value	Sun garden, mixed beds, borders. Attractive small area ground cover.
Finish Time to 4"	6 - 8 weeks
Comments	100% winter survival at U. of Minnesota 2016.
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