Water Pimpernel | Veronica beccabunga
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Water Pimpernel
Veronica beccabunga
- A striking native succulent plant with smooth oval leaves and clusters of blue flowers rising above
- Long flowering season from May to September
- This evergreen perennial forms a brightly coloured carpet of little bright blue flowers with white centres
- Foliage turns an attractive crimson red in autumn
- Easy to grow and care for, with no pest or disease issues
- A lovely margial plant for ponds, wildlife and water gardens - can be planted in wet soil or water up to 10cm deep
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Water Pimpernel is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Water Pimpernel is a sprawling plant that typically reaches a height of 10-15 cm and can spread up to 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Water Pimpernel thrives in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Water Pimpernel prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Water Pimpernel flourishes in wet conditions and needs sufficient watering to keep the soil constantly waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Water Pimpernel should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Veronica beccabunga is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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