About
This clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm high, with rosettes of lance-shaped, glossy green leaves forming a dense mound at the base. Upright stems bear spikes of white flowers, sometimes lightly touched with blue, in early 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationThrives in sun in well-drained soil that does not dry out, will tolerate part day shade but flowering may be reduced. Mulching is beneficial on drier soils. Will not tolerate waterlogging
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowers. Remove faded flower stems in autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot