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Herbaceous Perennial

Veronica gentianoides 'Robusta'

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm high, with rosettes of lance-shaped, glossy green leaves forming a dense mound at the base. Upright stems bear spikes of pale blue flowers with deeper blue veins in early summer

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Ultimate height

0.5–1 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Loam

Chalk

Clay

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Drought resistance

Yes

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Plantaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Matforming, Columnar upright
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 sun in well-drained soil that does not dry out, will tolerate part day shade but flowering may be reduced. Mulching is beneficial on drier soils. Will not tolerate waterlogging

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Flower borders and beds
Garden edging

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowers. 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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