Overview
Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Veronica genus, known for its small flowers arranged in spikes. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various garden aspects and exposures, including east, north, south, and west-facing sites. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for city, courtyard, cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens, with 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
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple'?
Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' need?
Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' hardy in the UK?
Veronica spicata 'Romiley Purple' 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 'Romiley Purple'?
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Veronica genus
- Veronica agrestisgreen field speedwell
- Veronica catenatapink water speedwell
- Veronica copelandii
- Veronica elliptica 'Anatoki' (H)hebe 'Anatoki'
- Veronica fruticansrock speedwell
- Veronica gentianoides 'Maihimmel'
- Veronica orsiniana 'Sappheiros'
- Veronica peduncularis M. Bieb.
