Veronica 'Caledonia' (H)
hebe 'Caledonia'
A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub about 60cm tall and wide, with dark green leaves to 2.5cm long, tinted red when young, and burgundy-red stems. Spikes of violet-blue flowers appear from late spring to early autumn
Synonyms
Veronica 'E.B. Anderson'Veronica 'Knightshayes'
see moreHebe 'Caledonia'
Hebe 'E.B. Anderson'
Hebe 'Knightshayes'
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 | Red | Purple Blue | Green Red | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Purple Blue | Green Red | |
| Autumn | Red | Purple Blue | Green Red | |
| Winter | Red | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–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 poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds. See https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/trials-awards for further information about RHS plant trials and awards
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Cultivars will not come true. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or autumn with added bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
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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