Veronica pimeleoides 'Quicksilver' (H)
hebe 'Quicksilver'
A reliable, spreading, evergreen dwarf shrub to 30cm in height, with dark purple stems and small, bright silvery blue-grey leaves. Spikes of pale violet flowers appear in the summer. Ideal for a rock garden
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Grey Silver Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Purple | Grey Silver Blue | |
| Autumn | Purple | Grey Silver Blue | ||
| Winter | Purple | Grey Silver Blue |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade See /plants/trials-awards for further information about 911±¬ÁÏ plant trials and awards
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
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