Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue'
speedwell 'Georgia Blue'
A vigorous semi-evergreen perennial forming a mat of rooting stems bearing small, lance-shaped leaves and loose racemes of deep blue flowers 12mm across, over a long period in spring and summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back summer's growth to the base at the end of the season
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
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