Veronica ‘Repens Creeping Speedwell’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Veronica ‘Repens Creeping Speedwell’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Veronica ‘Repens Creeping Speedwell’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pale blue to lilac and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Transform bare patches of soil into a lush, living carpet with this set of three Veronica repens plants. Commonly known as Creeping Speedwell, this low-growing, mat-forming perennial is one of the most reliable ground cover plants available, spreading gently to create a dense, weed-suppressing layer of bright green foliage. In late spring and early summer, it produces a profusion of dainty pale blue to lilac flowers that attract bees and other pollinators to the garden.
Veronica repens is incredibly versatile and thrives in a range of garden settings. It is ideal for planting between stepping stones, along path edges, in rockeries, alpine gardens or at the front of borders where its low, creeping habit can be fully appreciated. It also performs well in containers and troughs. This hardy perennial is easy to establish and requires very little maintenance once settled, making it a wonderful choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Veronica repens |
| Growth habit | Low-Growing, Mat-Forming, Creeping Ground Cover |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators |
| Best for | Ground Cover, Rockeries, Path Edges, Between Paving, Alpine Gardens, Borders, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Veronica ‘Repens Creeping Speedwell’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Veronica ‘Repens Creeping Speedwell’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.