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Veronica × andersonii 'Andersonii Variegata' (H/v)
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A bushy, evergreen shrub up to around 1m or more tall with variegated, lance-shaped, greyish-green leaves up to 10cm long with irregular creamy-white margins. Spikes of small purple flowers that fade to white are produced in summer

Synonyms
Hebe × andersonii 'Variegata'
Hebe × andersonii 'Andersonii Variegata'
see moreHebe × andersonii 'Argenteovariegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Variegated White
Summer Purple Green Variegated White
Autumn Green Variegated White
Winter Green Variegated Cream
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Root semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or autumn with bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews

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