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Veronica bishopiana (H) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica bishopiana (H)

Veronica bishopiana (H)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub to around 40cm tall with glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves to 8cm long that may be flushed with deep red particularly when young. Lateral flower spikes to 5cm long bear lilac-tinged white flowers from late summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years