2018 Phlox

Veronica ’Very Van Gogh’ PP27428 (photo courtesy of Walters Gardens)

ACORN FARMS INC.

7679 Worthington Rd.

Galena, OH 43021

614/891-9348 ph

614/891-1002 fx

www.acornfarms.com

VERONICA

2020

Acorn Farms Inc. 7679 Worthington Rd., Galena, OH 43021 614-891-9348 ph 614-891-1002 fx 800-340-9348 tf acornfarms@acornfarms.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Veronica (Speedwell)

Veronica Magic Show® ‘Blue Skywalker’ PP29406

Veronica ‘Bubblegum Candles’ (‘Versi’) PP29780 - NEW!

Veronica ‘Giles Van Hees’

Veronica ‘Lavender Lightsaber’ PPAF

Veronica ‘Red Fox’

Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ PP18932

Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’

Veronica ‘Very van Gogh’ PP27428

Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’

Veronica Magic Show® ‘White Wands’ PP27632

Veronica Magic Show® ‘Wizard of Ahhs’ PPAF CPBRAF

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2020 Veronica

VERONICA (SPEEDWELL) are sun-loving perennials that provide some of the clearest blue

flowers in the world. They also have some of the richest purple, brightest pink, and purest white

blooms that brighten the summer garden. Veronicas prefer evenly moist soils with good drainage.

MAGIC SHOW® ‘Blue Skywalker’ Speedwell

Veronica Magic Show® ‘Blue Skywalker’ PP29406 Ht. 28-30” Wd. 24” - Lavender-Blue Flower - Full Sun

This taller, upright variety provides a vertical element in the garden. Lavender-

blue flower spikes cover one half of the plant from early summer on. Part of

the MAGIC SHOW® series. Zone 4 (#4895)

Bubblegum Candles (‘Versi’) Speedwell

Veronica spicata ‘Bubblegum Candles’ (‘Versi’) PPAF Ht. 8-10” Wd. 12-18” - Deep Pink Flower - Full Sun

Compact variety has loads of deep pink blooms in early summer.

*Disease Resistant*. Zone 4 (#NEW FOR 2020)

Giles Van Hees Speedwell

Veronica ‘Giles Van Hees’ Ht. 6-8” Wd. 12” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

This miniature veronica has lots of small pink flower spikes from early summer

until fall. Perfect for the front of the border. Zone 4 (#5470)

Lavender Lightsaber Speedwell

Veronica ‘Lavender Lightsaber’ PPAF Ht. 28-30” Wd. 24” - Lavender Flower - Full Sun

This variety is great for narrow spaces that need something taller. Same upright

habit as ‘Blue Skywalker’, but with lavender flowers. The blooms cover the top

half of the plant. Zone 4 (#5395)

Red Fox Spike Speedwell

Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’ Ht. 12-15” Wd. 18” - Dark Pink Flower - Full Sun

Fuchsia blooms on compact plant - slightly taller than ‘Giles Van Hees’. Red Fox

makes a nice edging plant - an old favorite that is easy to grow. Zone 4 (#5376)

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MAGIC SHOW® White Wands Speedwell

Veronica x MAGIC SHOW® ‘White Wands’ USPP27,632 Can PBRAF Ht. 14-16” Wd. 18” - White Flower - Full Sun

Part of the MAGIC SHOW® collection. These compact plants produce white flower

spikes that cover the top half of the stems. Blooms from early to mid-summer.

Dark green leaves are disease resistant. Zone 4 (#5083)

Waterperry Blue Speedwell

Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’ Ht. 4-6” Wd. 24” - Light Blue Flower - Full Sun

A groundcover type, this one is covered with light blue flowers in early summer.

Leaves change to purplish bronze in the winter. Zone 3 (#5462)

Very Van Gogh Speedwell

Veronica ‘Very Van Gogh’ PP27428 Ht. 18-20” Wd. 24” - Rosy-Purple Flower - Full Sun

Well-branched variety with multiple rosy-purple blooms from mid-summer to late

summer. Upright, clumping foliage is bright green and stays clean. Zone 4 (#4010)

Sunny Border Blue Speedwell

Veronica x ‘Sunny Border Blue’ Ht. 12-18” Wd. 18” - Violet-Blue Flower - Full Sun

Glossy, crinkled green foliage is topped with purple-blue flowers most of the

summer. Deadhead to encourage new blooms. Zone 4 (#5378)

Royal Candles Speedwell

Veronica spicata ‘Glory’ PP18932 Ht. 15” Wd. 18” - Blue Flower - Full Sun

Compact growing variety that produces a multitude of deep, royal blue flower

spikes. Blooms most of the summer creating a perfectly beautiful vertical accent -

plant in groups for the best effect. Zone 4 (#5552)

MAGIC SHOW® Wizard of Ahhs Speedwell

Veronica x MAGIC SHOW® ‘Wizard of Ahhs’ PPAF CPBRAF Ht. 14-16” Wd. 18-22” - Violet Blue Flower - Full Sun

This Proven Winners® Magic Show® variety is compact and covered with thick

spikes of violet-blue flowers. A good replacement for V. ‘Enchanted Indigo’, it is

one of the earliest veronicas to bloom. Zone 4 [Photo: Proven Winners®] (#NEW)