Veronica tumida
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A low-growing, evergreen shrub to 20cm high with trailing to upright stems clothed in overlapping, triangular to rounded, tiny scale-like leaves. White summer flowers are borne in small clusters of 2-8 towards the stem tips
Scientific classification
- Species
- Veronica tumida (Veronica tumida)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Veronica tumida
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Veronica tumida
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Veronica tumida care guide
- Regular moderate watering, slight soil dryness allowed between irrigation
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular moderate watering, slight soil dryness allowed between irrigation
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced liquid fertilizer applied three times monthly in growth season
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 or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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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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