Veronica 'Magic Show Ever After'

Veronica 'Magic Show Ever After': Clean Spires, Crisp Blue Bloom

With its tidy habit and cool-toned flowers, Veronica 'Magic Show Ever After' brings upright elegance and refreshing colour to the summer border. This compact speedwell produces slender spires of pale sky-blue flowers from early to midsummer, rising above neat mounds of dark green foliage. Its crisp form and extended bloom time make it a strong performer for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and small-space plantings, where clean structure and colour harmony are key.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 35–45 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Flower Colour: Soft sky blue
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer, with rebloom
• Foliage: Dark green, compact, finely textured
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Ever After' is ideal for adding vertical structure to the front or middle of sunny borders. Its mildew-resistant foliage and consistent reblooming habit make it a reliable low-maintenance option. Compact enough for containers and striking enough for massing, it adds a calm, cooling note that mixes easily with both bold and pastel palettes. Excellent for bees and other pollinators.

Companion Plants: Pair Veronica 'Magic Show Ever After' with the bright white daisy blooms of Leucanthemum 'Brightside', the soft lavender-blue mounds of Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow', and the elegant white flower spikes of Salvia 'Snowhill' for a serene, pollinator-friendly combination that offers long-lasting structure and fresh, summer colour.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during dry spells. Deadhead to encourage rebloom. Shear lightly after flowering to keep growth tidy. Divide every few years to maintain vigour and shape.

History: Part of Proven Winners’ Magic Show™ series, 'Ever After' was bred for compact habit, disease resistance, and exceptional flower colour—offering dependable performance and neat form in contemporary garden settings.

Final Thoughts: With its clean lines and soft blue blooms, Veronica 'Magic Show Ever After' brings balance, grace, and seasonal energy—an ideal summer staple for sunny, well-designed borders.