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Veronica 'Santa Monica' (H) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica 'Santa Monica' (H)

Veronica 'Santa Monica' (H)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A bushy evergreen shrub to around 80cm high, with broadly lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves that are flushed dark reddish bronze when young, and in colder weather. Spikes of vivid magenta-coloured flowers are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest 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. May need protection in cold winters

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 Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

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