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Veronica 'Inspiration' H (H)

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub with a wide spreading and arching habit, with dark green rounded lance-shaped leaves. With racemes of purple flowers in summer, they can provide a second flush of flowers if they are pruned straight after flowering

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 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

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade and is tolerant of some pollution. Plant in spring for best establishment before winter, may require some winter protection in cold areas

Pruning

Pruning group 9, winter damage may need removing after a harsh winter

Propagation

Propagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer with added bottom heat

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to leafspots and downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years