Speedwell 'First Love'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking effortless pollinator-friendly summer color.
Discover the Speedwell 'First Love', a charming perennial from Holly Days Nursery that brings vibrant vertical interest to your garden. This Veronica cultivar boasts striking, spiky flower clusters that bloom for three weeks or more throughout the summer, attracting bees and butterflies. It's a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant choice once established, perfect for sunny spots and containers. Enjoy its beautiful display of blue, purple, pink, and white flowers with minimal effort, making it an ideal addition for both seasoned gardeners and beginners seeking effortless beauty.
$11.99
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Category Rank
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#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Size Available
1
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting early color to extend the growing season
- Plant lovers seeking continuous summer floral displays
- Designers needing tidy plants for borders and containers
Who should skip it
- Owners of gardens with heavy or waterlogged soil
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Busy hobbyists looking for strictly low-maintenance plants
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
Spiky blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in the garden.
Drought Resilience
Hardy root system handles dry spells with impressive durability.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color display lasts for three weeks or more.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit adapts well to pots and small spaces.
Visual Impact
Striking vertical spikes provide excellent height and architectural interest.
Key Specs
Size Available
1 gallon
Bloom Time
Summer
Length of Bloom
3 weeks or more
Light Preference
Full sun
Mature Height Range
1–3 feet
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Maintenance Level
Low
Features
- Striking vertical flower spikes
- Long summer bloom period
- Attracts pollinators
- Low maintenance required
- Drought tolerant once established
- Suitable for containers
- Versatile size options
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the Speedwell 'First Love' for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Plants arrive in robust health and establish quickly, offering dependable, long lasting color. This perennial reliably enhances garden aesthetics season after season, making it a highly valued addition for its enduring beauty and consistent results. Its quality and reliability make it a standout choice for any garden.
Know before you buy
This plant thrives in full sun, meaning it requires at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its signature flower spikes.
Yes, 'First Love' is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to keep the roots healthy.
While it is drought-tolerant once established, you should provide consistent water during the first growing season to help the root system develop. After that, it can handle occasional dry spells, though it performs best with moderate moisture.
You can enjoy the vertical flower spikes for three weeks or more during the summer. Regular deadheading of spent blooms may encourage a tidier appearance and potentially extend the display.
Yes, the nectar-rich flower spikes are highly attractive to pollinators, making this an excellent choice if you are looking to support local bee and butterfly populations.
This perennial typically reaches a mature height between 1 and 3 feet, making it a versatile option for the middle or back of a garden border.
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