Veronica 'Red Rum'

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A compact, bushy evergreen shrub to around 60cm high, with a rounded habit and small, deep green leaves that are flushed dark red when young, and in cold weather. Spikes of pale violet flowers are produced in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Veronica 'Red Rum' (Veronica 'Red Rum')
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 'Red Rum'

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Quick identification of Veronica 'Red Rum'

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Veronica 'Red Rum' care guide

Half depth soil dry before deep watering, avoid constant wet roots
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Half depth soil dry before deep watering, avoid constant wet roots

Fertilizing

Weak balanced perennial feed monthly spring until early autumn

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 sun or light shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. May need winter protection in cold winters

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