Veronica oltensis

RHS Plant Profile
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Alpine Rockery

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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