Veronica 'Blue Spire' — Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright

Overview

Veronica 'Blue Spire' is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica 'Blue Spire' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4, H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers and coastal gardens.

About

Veronica 'Blue Spire' is a cultivar of the Veronica genus, which includes shrubs with a variety of growth habits such as matforming, bushy, trailing, and upright. This plant is suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade and can thrive in a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy across several UK zones (H4 to H7) and can be used effectively in borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens. Interest in this cultivar is typically seen during spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Veronica

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4, H5, H6, H7

Plant details

Veronica 'Blue Spire' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright
Foliage: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, Ground cover, Rockeries, Containers, Coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Veronica 'Blue Spire'

Propagation: Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Aphids
Disease resistance: Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Phytophthora, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Veronica 'Blue Spire'?

Veronica 'Blue Spire' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Veronica 'Blue Spire' need?

Veronica 'Blue Spire' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Veronica 'Blue Spire' hardy in the UK?

Veronica 'Blue Spire' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Veronica 'Blue Spire'?

Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.

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