Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'
A low, spreading evergreen perennial, with creeping stems and small, coarsely toothed, glossy green leaves flushed with dark red. Small, pale lavender-blue flowers with darker veins are produced in late spring, sometimes with a smaller rebloom in late summer
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–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in sun or light shade, in well-drained soil that does not dry out. Will not tolerate waterlogging, protect from excess winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Rake out any brown leaves before new growth begins in spring. Can be cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot
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