Veronica 'Lady Ann'PBR (H/v)

hebe 'Lady Ann'
A rounded evergreen shrub, the narrow variegated leaves provide year round interest. The young leaves open up with flushes of pink and purple maturing into sliver and green. Dark pink flower spikes appear in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink Purple Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, full sun for best foliage colour. May require winter protection in cold areas
Propagation
Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer with added bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 9, winter damage may need removing after a harsh winter
Pests
Maybe susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
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