- Botanical Name
- Veronica teucrium ('Royal Blue')
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 40—60cm x 40—60cm
Depth — Spacing: Plant at pot depth, spacing 30—40cm apart.
- Soil
- Well-drained soil; not fussy about fertility but needs reasonable drainage.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Sub-Tropical
- Frost
- Hard (fully frost hardy)
- Water
- Water regularly while establishing; low-maintenance and copes with average garden watering once settled.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to summer
- After Flower Care
- Deadhead spent flower spikes to maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back foliage after flowering to keep clumps compact. Divide congested clumps every 3—4 years in autumn or early spring.
- Notes
- Striking royal-blue flower spikes rise above soft green foliage, giving a dramatic vertical accent in beds, borders and rockeries. Works well in both formal and informal designs. Watch for powdery mildew in humid, crowded conditions and occasional aphids; ensure adequate drainage.
