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alpine kitten tails

Veronica besseya (H)

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial with woolly, elliptic to ovate, greyish-green, basal leaves to 5cm long with toothed margins. In summer, flowering stems to 15cm tall bear dense spikes of purple-blue, tubular, two-lipped flowers with conspicuous bracts

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamClay

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, acidic or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years