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Veronica gentianoides 'Robusta' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica gentianoides 'Robusta'

Veronica gentianoides 'Robusta'

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm high, with rosettes of lance-shaped, glossy green leaves forming a dense mound at the base. Upright stems bear spikes of pale blue flowers with deeper blue veins in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamClayChalk

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in sun in well-drained soil that does not dry out, will tolerate part day shade but flowering may be reduced. Mulching is beneficial on drier soils. Will not tolerate waterlogging

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowers. Remove faded flower stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

TrailingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years