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Veronica spicata subsp. incana 'Silver Carpet' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veronica spicata subsp. incana 'Silver Carpet'

Veronica spicata subsp. incana 'Silver Carpet'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 30cm high, with lance-shaped, serrated grey-green leaves. Spikes of small deep violet-blue flowers are produced from early to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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 FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, dislikes wet soils. Some drought tolerance once established

Pruning

Remove faded flower stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years