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Cut Flower Care: Keep the water in the vase of your Veronica
fresh. Replace the water every 3 days with cold water keeping
the water level near the top of the vase.
Re-cut 1/2" from
the base of each Veronica stem under water using a sharp
knife
with each water change. Remove any foliage that may become
submerged after re-cutting.
Variety note: Veronica is
available in two colors, blue (pictured) and pink. Veronica is
often times confused with Lysmachia which looks very similar
except it has white flowers. Veronica is available nearly year
round and sold in 10 stem bunches. When using Veronica in vase
arrangements be sure to remove any foliage that may be below
the water line to prevent bacteria formation in the water.
The Veronica
family contains about 250 varieties of annuals and perennials,
many are zone 4 hardy and can be cultivated in your flower garden
for harvesting for fresh filler flowers. Veronica is one of the few
flowers that have a blue hued blossom.
Add a commercial floral preservative such as AquaPlus or
FloraLife to the vase that contains your Veronica with
each water change. Floral preservative helps to prevent bacterial
growth, aids in keeping vase water clear, and feeds your flowers
foliages insuring a longer vase life.
To
make your own cut flower food mix 1/2 teaspoon of table sugar to a
quart of cold water... mixing thoroughly.
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