Veronica oltensis
thyme leaf speedwell
A very low-growing, semi-evergreen, creeping perennial to 10cm in height. The tiny, dark green, pinnate leaves are 3-8mm long and borne on trailing, stems. Small, blue flowers with white eyes are borne in erect racemes and cover the plant from late spring into early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, trough, alpine house or for cracks between paving stones
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
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