Veronica plant named ‘Novaverblu’

Abstract

The new plant resulted as a mutation of an open-pollinated seed of the ‘Tickled Pink’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,182) that was induced by exposure to gamma irradiation followed by selection. Attractive dark blue blossoms are formed in abundance with a propensity to rebloom following trimming in the absence of a vernalization requirement for flowering. A dense compact mounding growth habit is displayed. The stems that bear flowers are substantially upright. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct  Veronica  plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a dense compact mounding growth habit, 
 (b) forms upright stems in abundance, 
 (c) is lacking a vernalization requirement for flowering, 
 (d) forms in abundance attractive dark blue blossoms with a propensity to rebloom following trimming, and 
 (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.