How big does Spiked speedwell grow?

About 50 cm × 40 cm after ten years (height × width).

What soil does Spiked speedwell grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, calcareous.

Is Spiked speedwell hardy?

Hardy down to -40 °C (USDA zone 3, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Spiked speedwell flower?

Flowering: June–September, blue, purple, pink, white.

How much water does Spiked speedwell need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Spiked speedwell cost?

It sells for roughly €4.50 to €17 in local shops, depending on size.

Spiked speedwell

Veronica spicata

Spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata) is a perennial that reaches 50 cm × 40 cm after ten years. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €4.50.

Illustration of Spiked speedwell — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A slender perennial with upright spikes of blue flowers (pink or white in some cultivars) that draw bees and butterflies for weeks in summer. Give it full sun and well-drained soil, because it will not stand wet ground in winter. Cutting off the faded spikes often brings a second flush.

Watch out for

The crown rots easily in wet, poorly drained soil, especially in winter. Powdery mildew and leaf spot can appear in humid, crowded spots. Garden cultivars are shallow-rooted, so in the hot, dry summers of Central Europe they flower poorly without some watering.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 50 cm × 40 cm
Hardiness: down to -40 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–September, blue, purple, pink, white

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	50 cm × 40 cm
Ultimate size	30–90 cm × 30–75 cm
Hardiness	down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	June–September, blue, purple, pink, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	35 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	Non-toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €4.50

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €4.50 – €17

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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