Veronica prostrata (Prostrate Speedwell)

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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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plants for pots and containers
architectural plants
flowering border plants

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