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prostrate speedwell

Veronica prostrata

★ RHS AGMDrought Resistant

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae
Common Names: rock speedwell

About this plant

V. prostrata is a mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, with narrowly oblong, dark green leaves and short, erect racemes of pale or deep blue flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for rock garden, trough or alpine house

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot, Powdery mildew and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years