Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) — Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright

Overview

Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) 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 spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1' PBR) is a cultivar of Veronica, a genus that includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs with opposite leaves and small flowers arranged in spikes or racemes. This cultivar is a shrub with a matforming, bushy, trailing, and upright habit. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy in UK zones H4 to H7, it is ideal for borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens, offering 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 spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) 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 spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR)

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 spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR)?

Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) need?

Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) 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 spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) hardy in the UK?

Veronica spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR) 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 spicata Anniversary Rose ('Florvsro1'PBR)?

Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.

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