Overview
Veronica surculosa is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica surculosa 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 surculosa is a shrub cultivar within the Veronica genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs with opposite leaves and small flowers in racemes or spikes. This cultivar exhibits a matforming, bushy, trailing, and upright habit, making it suitable for various garden settings. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is hardy in UK zones H4 to H7. Veronica surculosa is ideal for borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens, with its season of interest spanning 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 surculosa 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 surculosa
- 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 surculosa?
Veronica surculosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Veronica surculosa need?
Veronica surculosa 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 surculosa hardy in the UK?
Veronica surculosa 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 surculosa?
Seed, Division, Semi-ripe 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.
