Veronica prostrata Goldwell ('Verbrig') (v)
prostrate speedwell [Goldwell]
A compact, semi-evergreen variegated prostrate alpine perennial with dark green leaves and golden yellow margins, flushed red in winter. Erect spikes of small saucer-shaped blue flowers appear in the spring and 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 Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Gold | ||
| Autumn | Green Gold | |||
| Winter | Green Gold Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Well suited to a rock garden, trough or alpine house. Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of light shade
Propagation
Propagate by division or seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
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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