Veronica 'Fairytale'PBR
speedwell 'Fairytale'
A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 40cm high, with a bushy, branching habit and narrowly ovate, serrated green leaves. Dense spikes of small, star-shaped pale purple flowers are produced from mid summer through to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a range of soils and situations, except waterlogging
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot
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