Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'

RHS Plant Profile
creeping speedwell 'Waterperry Blue'
Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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