Overview
Veronica copelandii is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica copelandii 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 copelandii is a shrub cultivar within the Veronica genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs with opposite leaves and small flowers arranged in racemes or spikes. This cultivar can exhibit matforming, bushy, trailing, or upright habits and may be evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy across several UK zones, it is ideal for borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens, showing interest in 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 copelandii 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 copelandii
- 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 copelandii?
Veronica copelandii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Veronica copelandii need?
Veronica copelandii 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 copelandii hardy in the UK?
Veronica copelandii 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 copelandii?
Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Veronica genus
- Veronica agrestisgreen field speedwell
- Veronica catenatapink water speedwell
- Veronica elliptica 'Anatoki' (H)hebe 'Anatoki'
- Veronica fruticansrock speedwell
- Veronica gentianoides 'Maihimmel'
- Veronica orsiniana 'Sappheiros'
- Veronica peduncularis M. Bieb.
- Veronica petraea 'Madame Mercier'
