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Veronica Austriaca

Veronica austriaca · Perennial

Hardiness
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
90 cm × 60 cm
Soil
loamy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, sand; pH acid, alkaline or neutral
Flowering
June–September
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Aphids: Squash by hand or spray with a horticultural oil-based insecticide if infestations are severe.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and water at the base; apply a fungicide if necessary.

Downy mildew: Remove affected foliage and avoid overhead watering to keep leaves dry.

Fungal leaf spot: Clear fallen debris in autumn and ensure good air circulation around the plant.

Root rot (Phytophthora): Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering; remove severely affected plants.

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