{"product_id":"veronica-spicata-ulster-blue-dwarf","title":"Veronica Spicata 'Ulster Blue Dwarf' (2-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVeronica Spicata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 'Ulster Blue Dwarf'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact perennial that produces dense, slender spires of star-shaped, deep blue flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese striking flowers appear between June and August, above lance-shaped, hairy and toothed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching an eventual height and spread of around 30-40cm, this compact deciduous perennial is perfect for the front of a summer border or in pots in a container garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hardy through most of the UK down to around -5 degrees and requires exceptionally low maintenance. It should be planted in a position of full or partial sun, into moist but well drained, neutral, acidic or alkaline soil. Watch for powdery or downy mildew and deadhead after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Size: 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: West-facing, South-facing or East-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil moisture: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acidic, Alkaline or Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy through most of the UK down to -5 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: June to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant width: 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082282578245,"sku":"1008325","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/de5ad544-veronica-spicata-ulster-blue-dwarf.webp?v=1761657558","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/veronica-spicata-ulster-blue-dwarf","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}