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Veronica speciosa (H) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica speciosa (H)

Veronica speciosa (H)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, dense and spreading shrub eventually reaching up to 2m high and 3m wide. Stout branches bear pairs of oval, glossy, fleshy leaves with finely hairy margins. Spikes of small, deep pinkish-red to purple flowers up to 8cm long are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years