Seaside is a Veronica hybrid perennial flowering plant native to Eurasia. Garden Choice developed this cultivar for heat and salt tolerance and sturdy foliage. This plant offers an upright habit of 20-24" tall and 20" wide, with tall blue flower spikes from May through August. Perennial in zone 3-8, this plant flourishes in sunny borders, butterfly gardens, and cottage landscapes. For a compact blue variety, grow Georgia Blue.
Seaside Selling Tips
Sell Seaside to customers looking for a low-maintenance perennial for borders or containers. This upright Veronica variety is easy to care for, attracts pollinators, does well in full sun or partial shade, and keeps a tidy appearance. It is disease resistant, heat and salt tolerant, and has no serious pest problems. Its tall spikes of tiny blue flowers bloom May through August. It needs little more than consistent water to flourish. Create a pleasant cottage garden by pairing Seaside with Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Geum, Festuca, Echinacea, and Phlox.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 20" apart in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
2. Water once a week or more often in dry weather. Fertilize once a month during the summer.
3. Deadhead spikes to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back dead foliage in early spring before new leaves emerge.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Seaside, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, light feed (100-150 ppm N), an EC of 0.8-1.0, and average daily temperatures of 68 degrees. This plant doesn't require pinching and will respond to Paclobutrazol. This plant isn't prone to pests or disease.
Flowering
Blue flower spikes bloom in May through August.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
Use a Paclobutrazol drench at 1-2 ppm if needed.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
This plant is disease resistant and not prone to signficant disease.
Planting Seaside Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Veronica Seaside Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Summer |
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| Color | Blue |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 20-24 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 60 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 3-8 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | Yes |
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