About
A mat-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 30cm with creeping stems and lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Dense spires of tiny, blue, star-shaped flowers are produced on upright stems from early to late 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
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurasia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. May need protection from winter wet
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus