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Veronica 'Karo Golden Esk' (H) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica 'Karo Golden Esk' (H)

Veronica 'Karo Golden Esk' (H)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub to around 80cm high, with an upright habit and fine, branching stems with tiny, scale-like leaves that are bright green in summer and golden yellow-green in colder weather. Small white flowers are produced on the previous year's growth in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

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 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 a sunny spot with shelter from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 9

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or autumn

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 CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinterSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years