Veronica obtusata

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A spreading, low-growing, evergreen shrub to 50cm with oval, glossy, bright green leaves on purple stems. In summer, produces tapering spikes of small, lavender flowers which fade to white

Scientific classification

Species: Veronica obtusata (Veronica obtusata)
Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Veronica obtusata

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Culture

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Quick identification of Veronica obtusata

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Veronica obtusata care guide

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

Propagate 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

Grow in poor or moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position with shelter from cold drying winds. See Hebe cultivation

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