Digger's speedwell

How to Grow and Care for Digger's speedwell

Digger's speedwell · Veronica perfoliata
Also known as: Digger speedwell

Grows well in poor well-drained soil in full sun

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

Planting and Growing Digger's speedwell

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

Grows well in poor well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water Digger's speedwell?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Digger's speedwell?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Digger's speedwell?

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What Soil Is Best for Digger's speedwell?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Digger's speedwell?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Digger's speedwell?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Digger's speedwell?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Digger's speedwell?

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Digger's speedwell?

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How to Care for Digger's speedwell in Winter?

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How to Plant Digger's speedwell?

Grows well in poor well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot Digger's speedwell?

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How to Harvest Digger's speedwell?

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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 Digger's speedwell

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Attributes of Digger's speedwell

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Veronica perfoliata
Genus
Veronica
Family
Plantaginaceae
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