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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12 to 16 inches (30-40 cm)
Plant Spread: 14 to 16 inches (35-40 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP17,650 (2007)
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2011 UGA Plant of Distinction
Parentage: (Veronica longifolia x Veronica spicata) X (Veronica spicata x Veronica longifolia)

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Date: 2014-06-11
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2010-08-16
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2010-08-16
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2010-08-16

Photo Courtesy of Busse Gardens. Used with permission.
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Comments:
  • Posted by Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on Apr 27, 2022 8:15 AM concerning plant:
    'Fairytale' veronica has silvery green foliage on a compact, slow-spreading 16-inch-tall plant. The 7-inch, two-toned flower spikes feature light pink petals with rosy pink stamens. If the first flower stalks are cut back immediately after blooming, 'Fairytale' will flower again in late summer. 'Fairytale' grows best on well-drained soil in full sun. It's hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8.

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