About
A compact, upright evergreen shrub with mid-green spear-shaped leaves to 75cm tall. The spikes of lilac flowers are produced in May and June and will often reflower in late summer or early autumn if pruned after flowering.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings for your own use only
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildew