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Veronica 'First Light'PBR (H) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica 'First Light'PBR (H)

Veronica 'First Light'^PBR (H)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A bushy, slow-growing evergreen shrub to around 30cm high, with a broadly spreading habit and dark green leaves edged with reddish-bronze. Short spikes of pink flowers fading to white are produced from midsummer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suits a range of well-drained soils, but best grown in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, in sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Needs protection in cold winters

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 9

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or autumn. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot, Phytophthora root rot, and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

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