Veronica

 

Garden Centre > Plants > Shrubs > V

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August and SeptemberFlower colour: violet-blueOther features: dark green leaves, red-purple when youngHardiness: frost hardyIn late summer, violet-blue flowers appear on purplish-brown shoots above the attractive foliage. The green leaves are tinged with red and purple when young, and have prominent, brown-purple midribs. This medium sized, rounded shrub is ideal for a well-drained border in sun or part shade. It's particularly suitable for urban or coastal gardens since it tolerates urban pollution and salt-laden air. Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring.

Our community of gardeners have a wealth of experience, beautiful garden and great photos, discover more on the following pages: border ideas.

Related Member Photos

See photos of plants from the Veronica genus in real gardens.

• 
  Veronica 'Tissing...
• 
  Veronica Spicata
• 
  Veronica 'Rotfuchs'
• 
  Veronica longifolia
• 
  Veronica pedunculata

Reviews

Related Products

See all shrubs.

• 
  Veronica Mixed Colours Seeds
  £3.29 at GardenCentre.co.uk
• 
  Speedwell
  £5.99 at Crocus
• 
  Speedwell
  £3.99 at Crocus
• 
  Veronica Mixed Colours 1 Packet
  £3.29 at Thompson & Morgan
• 
  Veronica
  £7.99 at Crocus

* Support Grows on You when you shop via the Garden Centre.