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Veronica 'Primley Gem'

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A bushy evergreen shrub to around 70cm high, with a rounded habit and broadly elliptic, glossy deep green leaves with a fine reddish margin and a slight wave at the tips. Spikes of violet flowers fading to pale lavender are produced in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Veronica 'Primley Gem' (Veronica 'Primley Gem')
Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Veronica 'Primley Gem'

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Quick identification of Veronica 'Primley Gem'

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Veronica 'Primley Gem' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

Propagation

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

Growing

Suits a range of well-drained soils, but best grown in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, in a sunny spot with shelter from cold, drying winds. Needs winter protection in cold winters

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