Veronica 'Purpleicious' from Jan Verschoor The Netherlands
Introduced 2005 (Debuts in Darwin PlantSpotters 2007)
Intensely coloured flower spikes are the richest purple yet seen in Veronica. The plants are well-branched and display very healthy dark-green foliage.
Height: 20”/ 50cm Spread: 14”/35cm Hardiness:US zones 4-8 Blooms:June-August Common name: Speedwell
15-08-2006 13:01Veronica 'Purpleicious' dazzles purpleness as the light shines through the flowers.
By Miriam Young
This picture taken in Jan Verschoor's field in July 2006.
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.
