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Veronica teucrium (Veronica)

Veronica teucrium (Veronica)
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Type Alpine, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading ground hugging, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Veronica teucrium - Cultivation Notes

This tough low growing herbaceous perennial can be planted in sandy fertile well drained soil in full sun ideally at the front of the border where it can be appreciated. Cut back in autumn and divide tired clumps to propagate. Mulch occasionally.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Veronica teucrium:

  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations

Design & Plant Use for Veronica teucrium:

  • Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location
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