{"product_id":"vernique®-raspberry-veronica-speedwell","title":"Vernique® Raspberry Veronica | Speedwell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeronica longifolia Vernique® Raspberry | Speedwell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Factory Direct | Zones 4-8 | Compact Reblooming Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #ff8c00; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #fff3e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 1 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eFully finished, field-grown specimen — plant it today, enjoy raspberry-pink spikes this season. Larger root system, faster establishment, and the same quality stock professional landscapers specify for instant results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the 1 Gallon size above to upgrade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #1565c0; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #e3f2fd;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUDGET-FRIENDLY STARTER: Premium Quart — Ready to Ship Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"\u003eSame spectacular Vernique® genetics, vigorous nursery-grown stock, establishes quickly and blooms the first season at a lower price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #4caf50; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #e8f5e9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE UP TO 30%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 plant — Original Price  |  Buy 2 — Save 15%  |  Buy 4 — Save 25%  |  Buy 6 — Save 30%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSavings apply automatically at checkout. 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Establishes faster, blooms the first season, and delivers a finished, professional look from day one. The best value for gardeners who want results now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Quart:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smart entry point for gardeners who want the same Vernique® genetics at a lower price point. Vigorous nursery-grown stock with an established root system that blooms the first season. Perfect for mass plantings of 4-6 plants where cost per unit matters — and the Fill My Box discount makes it even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry-Pink Spike Impact — Early Through Midsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVernique® Raspberry produces rich raspberry-rose flower spikes that seem to glow in sunlight, blooming from the bottom up for a long-lasting show of color that maintains garden interest for weeks. The bold pink tones pair beautifully with whites, blues, and purples — a natural complement to salvia, coreopsis, rudbeckia, and ornamental grasses for a layered, multi-season display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Structure Without the Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe upright, self-supporting stems create instant structure in borders and mixed beds without staking. The clump-forming habit ensures a neat, refined appearance that doesn’t sprawl or flop. When mass planted, the uniform height and bloom intensity create a striking ribbon of raspberry-pink color that redefines the visual balance of your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebloom — Extend the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeadhead spent flower spikes promptly and watch Vernique® Raspberry reward you with a fresh flush of blooms later in the season. This simple, quick maintenance step dramatically increases the plant’s ornamental value and keeps the garden looking vibrant well into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant, Pet Friendly, Pollinator Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVernique® Raspberry checks every box for the modern garden — naturally deer resistant, completely pet safe, and irresistible to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Plant near seating areas and enjoy the constant pollinator activity throughout the bloom season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Beginner Gardeners — Step-by-Step Success:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Choose Your Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSelect a spot with full sun to part shade — at least 4-6 hours of direct sun for best bloom production. 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Firm soil gently and water thoroughly after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4: Water Through Establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Once established, Vernique® Raspberry handles brief dry periods with ease. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to lock in moisture and keep roots cool during hot summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5: Deadhead for Rebloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRemove spent flower spikes promptly to encourage fresh blooms later in the season. After the main flush, lightly trim the plant to promote new growth and maintain its tidy, upright form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 6: Fertilize in Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApply our SR-18-5-10 slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges for season-long nutrition. 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Well-drained soil is the critical cultural requirement; avoid anaerobic conditions which cause root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact, upright habit (12-18\" height, 12-16\" spread) and self-supporting stems make this one of the most landscape-versatile Veronicas available. Flower spikes bloom from the bottom up, extending the visual interest period of each individual spike. Deadheading spent spikes at the base of the flower stem promotes secondary bloom initiation. Division every 3-4 years in early spring maintains clump vigor and maximizes flowering. 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The 1-gallon landscape-ready size typically blooms sooner due to its larger, more established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I get it to rebloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly as they fade — remove the entire spike at its base. Prompt removal prevents seed set and signals the plant to produce more flowers. Expect a fresh flush of blooms within 3-4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it truly deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Vernique® Raspberry is reliably deer resistant, making it an excellent choice for landscapes with deer pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need staking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: No. The sturdy, upright stems are self-supporting even during peak bloom. 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