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thick-leaved speedwell

Veronica pinguifolia (H)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, semi-prostrate shrub to 30cm, with dark stems and leathery, grey-green leaves. Small, white flowers are produced in short, dense, terminal spikes in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 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

Grow in poor or moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position with shelter from cold drying winds. See Hebe cultivation

Pruning

Deadhead to improve appearance and encourage more flowers. Pruning group 9 if needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or early autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to a downy mildew, a leaf spot and Phytophthora root. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

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