Overview
Veronica 'Seksti' (H) is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica 'Seksti' (H) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4, H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers and coastal gardens.
About
Veronica 'Seksti' is a shrub cultivar within the Veronica genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs known for their opposite leaves and small flowers arranged in racemes or spikes. This cultivar exhibits a matforming, bushy, trailing, and upright habit, making it versatile in garden design. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Suitable for borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens, it is hardy across UK zones H4 to H7 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Veronica
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4, H5, H6, H7
Plant details
Veronica 'Seksti' (H) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Ground cover, Rockeries, Containers, Coastal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Veronica 'Seksti' (H)
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Phytophthora, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Veronica 'Seksti' (H)?
Veronica 'Seksti' (H) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Veronica 'Seksti' (H) need?
Veronica 'Seksti' (H) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Veronica 'Seksti' (H) hardy in the UK?
Veronica 'Seksti' (H) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Veronica 'Seksti' (H)?
Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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