About
A very low-growing, semi-evergreen, creeping perennial to 10cm in height. The tiny, dark green, pinnate leaves are 3-8mm long and borne on trailing, stems. Small, blue flowers with white eyes are borne in erect racemes and cover the plant from late spring into 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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Gravel garden
Native toTurkey
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, trough, alpine house or for cracks between paving stones
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus