Veronica × franciscana yellow-variegated (H/v)
A rounded, evergreen shrub to about 60cm high and wide with thick, oval-shaped, variegated leaves with creamy-yellow margins up to 5cm long. Short spikes of small, purple flowers that fade to white with age are produced in summer
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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 Cream Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green Cream Yellow | ||
Autumn | Green Cream Yellow | |||
Winter | Green Cream Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or autumn
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
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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