This variety of Veronica was introduced
in 1946 by Robert Bennerup, founder of Sunny Border Nurseries and remains to be one of the
most popular perennials on the market today. Sunny Border Blue was named Perennial Plant
of the Year in 1993, a well deserved award. Plants are remarkably easy to grow and
bloom nearly all summer. Glowing purple -blue flower spikes dart out of dark green,
crinkled foliage to create a real showcase of color in the garden. Sunny Border Blue
is by far our most popular variety of Veronica.
Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue'
Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil types as long as they drain
well, however for best results amend your soil with compost before planting.
Veronica plants will grow in partial shade but will bloom much better if given a spot in
full bright sun. Feed in early spring with composted manure and then twice again during
the summer with fish emulsion. Cut back faded flower stems to promote additional
flowering.
Culture Guide Zone: 4 - 9 Blooms: Jun -Sep Height: 18" - 24" Light: full sun Soil: average / well drained Spacing: 18" Size Shipped: 4.5" pot
This variety of Veronica was introduced
in 1946 by Robert Bennerup, founder of Sunny Border Nurseries and remains to be one of the
most popular perennials on the market today. Sunny Border Blue was named Perennial Plant
of the Year in 1993, a well deserved award. Plants are remarkably easy to grow and
bloom nearly all summer. Glowing purple -blue flower spikes dart out of dark green,
crinkled foliage to create a real showcase of color in the garden. Sunny Border Blue
is by far our most popular variety of Veronica. 
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