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

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Veronica decumbens (H)

Veronica decumbens (H)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, low-growing, spreading shrub to around 20cm tall with red-edged, glossy green, oval leaves to 2cm long densely arranged along dark shoots. Dense clusters of white flowers on spikes to 3cm long are borne in summer

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 CoverWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushySubmerged

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years