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
US Patent #	('TNVERA') PP26416
EU Grant #	EU44340
Bloom Time	--
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Mounding, Spreading / Trailing
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	6" / 12" / 11"
Soil (Garden)	Moist organic Soil (Garden) with good drainage.
Water (Garden)	Average water needs in the garden.
Special Uses	Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor
Comments	100% winter survival at U. of Minnesota 2016.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between waterings.
EC	0.75 – 1.25
pH	5.8 – 7.0
Fertility Needs	150 – 200 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	10 – 12 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Long Day