brooklime

How to Grow and Care for brooklime

brooklime · Veronica beccabunga
Also known as: European brooklime; horsewell grass; water pimpernell

Grow in permanently wet soil, or as an aquatic marginal in water up to 10cm deep, in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing brooklime

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in permanently wet soil, or as an aquatic marginal in water up to 10cm deep, in full sun

How to Water brooklime?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for brooklime?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for brooklime?

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What Soil Is Best for brooklime?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for brooklime?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize brooklime?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune brooklime?

No pruning needed, except to keep within bounds

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How to Propagate brooklime?

Propagate by division or by stem-tip cuttings

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How to Transplant brooklime?

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How to Care for brooklime in Winter?

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How to Plant brooklime?

Grow in permanently wet soil, or as an aquatic marginal in water up to 10cm deep, in full sun

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How to Repot brooklime?

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How to Harvest brooklime?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of brooklime

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More General Info About brooklime

Attributes of brooklime

Plant typeAquatic
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTrailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Veronica beccabunga
Genus
Veronica
Family
Plantaginaceae
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