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gentian speedwell

Veronica gentianoides

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

V. gentianoides is an herbaceous perennial to 45cm in height, forming a mat of bright glossy green, ovate leaves, with long, erect terminal racemes of pale blue flowers in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in loamy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Remove spent flowers to encourage compact habit and good flowering in the folowing year

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot, Powdery mildew and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years