Veronica punicea
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A bushy, evergreen shrub to 1.5m, with glossy, broadly elliptic leaves. Spikes of small, dark pink flowers are produced primarily in autumn, and sporadically throughout the year
Scientific classification
- Species
- Veronica punicea (Veronica punicea)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Veronica punicea
Distribution map
New Zealand (North Island)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Veronica punicea
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Veronica punicea care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position. See Hebe cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. 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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