Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' — Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright

Overview

Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' 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 'Foxy Lady' is a cultivar of Veronica, a genus that includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs with opposite leaves and small flowers arranged in terminal or axillary spikes. This cultivar is a shrub with a matforming, bushy, trailing, and upright habit. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens, it is hardy across several UK zones and flowers 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 'Foxy Lady' 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 'Foxy Lady'

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 'Foxy Lady'?

Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' need?

Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' 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 'Foxy Lady' hardy in the UK?

Veronica spicata 'Foxy Lady' 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 'Foxy Lady'?

Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.

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