Veronica care
Veronica — speedwell — is the slender spire of the summer bouquet: a tapering wand of tiny flowers that opens from the base upward. It lends height and a graceful vertical line, a quieter cousin to the delphinium with the same architectural lift.
Season
June–October
Vase life
Medium
Sourcing
Direct from growers
Difficulty
Easy
How to care for them
Re-cut each stem at a sharp angle. Strip any leaves below the waterline. A tall vase suits veronica's vertical line. Cool clean water, no additives needed.
Refresh the water every two days. The florets open from the base of the spire upward, so the tip stays in bud longest — remove faded lower florets to keep the spire looking fresh. Keep cool and out of direct sun.
If a spire droops at the tip, re-cut the stem and refresh the water. Veronica responds well to a clean cut and fresh cool water, usually reviving within an hour or two.
Common questions
A medium display — several days, with florets opening up the spire over that time. Cool clean water and regular refreshes get the most from it. Every order carries our Stem freshness promise.
Yes — "speedwell" is the common name for veronica. The florist varieties are cultivated for tall, dense flowering spires, in contrast to the low-growing wild speedwell.
Blue, purple, pink and white. The blues and purples are the most distinctive and the most requested for adding cool vertical colour to summer bouquets.
Height and a graceful vertical line. Its slender spires lift an arrangement and add movement, working much like a softer, more delicate delphinium. A favourite for natural and garden-style designs.
Veronica is at its best through summer and into autumn, roughly June to October. We source direct from growers to carry the strongest stems through the season.
Very little — it is chosen for its form and colour rather than fragrance. For scent in a mixed bouquet the studio pairs it with sweet pea, stock or freesia.
Veronica (speedwell) is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs. As with any cut flower, do not encourage pets to chew the stems, but the flower itself is considered safe.
Pairs beautifully with
