About
A compact, semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub forming low, spreading mounds of dark green, coarsely serrated leaves to 40cm tall. Saucer-shaped white flowers with small green eyes surrounded by a ring of small purple blotches are borne on short spikes in summer.
About the genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Gravel garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in early or midsummer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus