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Veronica prostrata (Prostrate Speedwell)

Type Herbaceous flower, Alpine, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Veronica prostrata - Cultivation Notes

This low growing herbaceous perennial can be planted in any 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 prostrata:
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Weaknesses of Veronica prostrata
  • Invasive top growth
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Veronica prostrata:
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting


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Veronica prostrata (Prostrate Speedwell)

This plant is available from Crocus:


Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (culver's root)

Slender spires of white flowers.

Availability: within 2-3 days excludes weekends.

Size: 2 litre pot.

£7.99

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