About
Melanie White' is a herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall with erect stems bearing lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves. The leafy stems are topped by spikes densely-crowded with small white flowers in summer and early autumn.
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
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in loamy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningDeadhead after flowering, remove faded flower stems in the autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus