About
A compact, clump-forming perennial with upright growing habit to 45cm height with lance-shaped to linear, pointed, toothed, dark green leaves, and upright flower stems with terminal racemes of deep-blue flowers 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationIt is tolerant to wide range of soils, as long as not extremely dry or prone to waterlogging. It prefers loamy, moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soils and position in full sun or light shade. Mulching is beneficial on dry soils
PruningCut back faded flower stems in the autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn for home use only
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus