Speedwell. A dense, mat-forming alpine with deeply toothed grey leaves. Spikes of pink flowers in summer. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Veronica pectinata ‘Rosea’
A dense, mat-forming alpine with deeply toothed grey leaves. Spikes of pink flowers in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Veronica |
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Species | pectinata |
Varietry | 'Rosea' |
Common Name | Speedwell |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 8cm |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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