Veronica 'Georgia Blue'

Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue': Groundcover Sparkle, Sapphire Spring

Low-growing and brilliantly floriferous, Veronica 'Georgia Blue' creates a lush, spreading mat of deep green foliage that erupts in a carpet of vivid sapphire-blue flowers in early spring. Each bloom is touched with a white eye and held just above the leaves, offering one of the season’s first flashes of colour. This charming groundcover transitions gracefully into a foliage feature through summer, taking on bronze and burgundy tones in cooler months. Drought tolerant and non-invasive, it’s ideal for edging paths, filling crevices, or softening slopes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 10–15 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Colour: Bright blue with white centres
• Flowering Period: Early to mid-spring
• Foliage: Glossy green, turning bronze-red in fall and winter
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Georgia Blue' is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, retaining walls, and between stepping stones, where its early colour and fine texture can shine. Its trailing habit and tough disposition also make it a strong contender for groundcover under taller perennials or grasses. Deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, and evergreen in milder climates, it brings year-round interest in a tidy, low-maintenance package.

Companion Plants: Pair Veronica 'Georgia Blue' with the chartreuse foliage of Sedum 'Angelina', the rich, dark-leaved contrast of Heuchera 'Obsidian', and the fiery pink-red blooms of Dianthus 'Electric Red' for a bold and lively planting that celebrates spring colour and foliage drama in full sun.

Care Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment, then only in dry periods. Shear lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth. Divide every few years to rejuvenate and spread into new areas.

History: Discovered in the Republic of Georgia, 'Georgia Blue' is a selection of Veronica peduncularis prized for its compact growth, vivid flower colour, and adaptability to varied garden conditions. It remains a go-to choice for groundcover brilliance in early spring.

Final Thoughts: Jewel-toned and tough, Veronica 'Georgia Blue' brings brilliance to the base of the border—offering a graceful, glowing groundcover that wakes the garden with colour and keeps performing all season long.