Veronica catarractae 'Delight' (P)
parahebe 'Delight'
A low-growing semi-evergreen dwarf sub-shrub to 30cm, with strongly toothed, narrow-ovate leaves and erect racemes of small white flowers with conspicuous magenta veins
Synonyms
Veronica 'Porlock Purple'Veronica 'Greencourt'
see moreParahebe catarractae 'Porlock Purple'
Parahebe 'Greencourt'
Hebe 'Porlock Purple'
Parahebe catarractae 'Delight'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- 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
Grows well in poor well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
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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