Overview
Veronica 'H140035'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Veronica 'H140035'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Veronica 'H140035'PBR is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Veronica genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs known for their opposite leaves and small flowers arranged in racemes or spikes. This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions with alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits a range of garden settings such as city, courtyard, cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens, with its season of interest spanning spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Veronica
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Veronica 'H140035'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Veronica 'H140035'PBR
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Veronica 'H140035'PBR?
Veronica 'H140035'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Veronica 'H140035'PBR need?
Veronica 'H140035'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Veronica 'H140035'PBR hardy in the UK?
Veronica 'H140035'PBR 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 'H140035'PBR?
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Veronica genus
- Veronica agrestisgreen field speedwell
- Veronica catenatapink water speedwell
- Veronica copelandii
- Veronica elliptica 'Anatoki' (H)hebe 'Anatoki'
- Veronica fruticansrock speedwell
- Veronica gentianoides 'Maihimmel'
- Veronica orsiniana 'Sappheiros'
- Veronica peduncularis M. Bieb.
