About
A compact, rounded small shrub 45cm tall, with upright stems and small grey-green cup-shaped leaves to 1.4cm long. Short spike of white flowers are produced in 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 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 or partial shade
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildew