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hebe 'Quicksilver'

Veronica pimeleoides 'Quicksilver' (H)

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Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A spreading evergreen dwarf shrub to 30cm in height, with dark stems and small bright blue-grey leaves. Flowers pale violet, in spikes to 4cm in length

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Can get aphids and tortrix moth

Diseases

A leaf spot and a downy mildew may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhousePond Margins

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