Veronica 'Ruby Port'PBR (H)
hebe 'Ruby Port'
A compact evergreen shrub to 60cm tall, with rich green foliage in summer deepening to purple red in winter. The spikes of white tinted lilac flowers are produced in summer and contrast with the golden stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red | |||
| Winter | Purple Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Grows in well in well-drained alkaline to neutral soil in sun.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings rooted in late summer or early autumn with bottom heat but only for your own use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 9. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain the shape
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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