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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Veronica 'Shirley Blue' is a mat-forming perennial, developing low tufts of deeply toothed, greyish-green leaves, from which erect spires of blue, saucer shaped flowers appear from May to July. It's perfect for edging paths and borders, and works well in container and rockery planting schemes.

Grow Veronica 'Shirley Blue' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming and a compact habit.

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Veronica ‘Shirley blue’ and wildlife

Veronica ‘Shirley blue’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Veronica ‘Shirley blue’ poisonous?

Veronica ‘Shirley blue’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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