{"product_id":"veronica-georgia-blue","title":"Veronica 'Georgia Blue'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_7664292a6156accb\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia Blue Speedwell | Veronica umbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’ | Creeping Speedwell ‘Georgia Blue’ | Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eVeronica 'Georgia Blue' is a spectacular, low‑growing evergreen groundcover prized for its profusion of brilliant, true‑blue, saucer‑shaped flowers adorned with tiny white eyes that blanket the plant in early to mid‑spring. This vigorous, mat‑forming perennial is known for its exceptional heat and drought tolerance, as well as its lush, deep green foliage that takes on stunning bronze and purplish tones in the winter months. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw early‑season butterflies and bees, making it a standout choice for rock gardens, edging, cascading over retaining walls, and underplanting shrubs. With its tidy form and reliable performance, Georgia Blue offers year‑round visual interest and striking spring color with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Veronica\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; produces the most abundant blooms in full sun, but appreciates light afternoon shade in regions with extremely hot summers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well‑drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types, but will not tolerate soggy, poorly drained winter conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly until established, after which it becomes quite drought‑tolerant, requiring supplemental watering only during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance. Shearing the plant back lightly after its main spring bloom can tidy its appearance and encourage fresh, dense foliage growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators; generally resistant to deer and rabbits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 4–8.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003eVeronica 'Georgia Blue' plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 inch \/ Single","offer_id":52692778352919,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ 2 Pack","offer_id":52692778385687,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":53350822379799,"sku":null,"price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ 6 Pack","offer_id":53350822412567,"sku":null,"price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/VeronicaGeorgiaBlue1.jpg?v=1775345291","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/veronica-georgia-blue","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}