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

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Veronica brachysiphon (H)

Veronica brachysiphon (H)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A compact evergreen shrub to a height of 1m, so ideal for a short hedge. The small leathery leaves are mid-green with slightly lighter margins. In summer a profusion of pure white flowers in small racemes appear

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkSandyLoam

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade with protection from cold, drying winds.

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or autumn with added bottom heat

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot and a downy mildew. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenanceBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years