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Why have veronica spicata - which were lovely - now now got white chalky leaves and 'flowers' no longer purple, but brown? Any advice would be appreciated.

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On plant Veronica spicata

  • Question asked on 26 Jul, 2009

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bamboo
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I'd imagine the flower spikes have faded (cut them off) and the leaves are infected with mildew - spray with a suitable fungicide.

26 Jul, 2009

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