Veronica 'Magic Summer'PBR (H)
hebe 'Magic Summer'
A compact, bushy shrub. The variegated foliage is greyish green with fine white margins . Young shoots are overflushed reddish-purple. Flowers in summer are in dense racemes of lavender-blue
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Variegated White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green Grey Silver Variegated White | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Variegated White | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Variegated White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Plant in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from severe frost. Will tolerate some pollution.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Clear out any dead or frost damaged stems or branches and lightly trim to shape in spring by cutting back to a bud. Remove spent flower heads to encourage a later flush of flowers.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and tortrix moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildew and leaf spot. At risk of infection from the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subsp. Multiplex if it were to enter the country.
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