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Plant Brief

Veronica 'High Five'
from Jan Verschoor
The Netherlands

Introduced 2005

NO LONGER SOLD AS DARWIN PLANTSPOTTERS VARIETY

Very long, thick spikes of mid-blue flowers rise from plants when they are just 8" tall. Rich-green foliage provides a good background to the flower colour. Starts blooming a little later than other Veronicas, and also continues longer due to the length of the flower spikes. 

Height: 28”/ 70cm
Spread: 14”/35cm
Hardiness: US zones 4-8
Blooms: July-August

Common name:
Speedwell

Patent status:
USA PPAF. Europe, PPAF

 
 
 
The Breeder
Jan Verschoor
By Miriam Young
Jan Verschoor is a dedicated plantsman and production nursery owner, who carries out extensive breeding work on a number of genera.
The Story Behind the Plant
The never ending flower spikes
By Miriam Young
Veronica 'High Five' is one of a number of varieties that come from a program started by Jan Verschoor back in 1997.
Growing Advice
All you need to know
By Arie Blom
Arie's here with tips to keep those flower spikes coming.
Forum
General discussion on Veronica 'High Five'
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