Veronica austriaca 'Kapitan' (Saw-leaved speedwell 'Kapitan')
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0.25m max. spread |
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0.25m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Veronica austriaca 'Kapitan'
Other names: Saw-leaved speedwell 'Kapitan'
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Genus: Veronica
Variety or cultivar: 'Kapitan' _ 'Kapitan'is a mound forming herbaceous perennial with dark blue flowers in summer above toothed green foliage.
Veronica austriaca 'Kapitan' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Cushion or Mound Forming
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: Cut back faded flowers to encourage compact habit and flowering next year. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Veronica austriaca 'Kapitan' (Saw-leaved speedwell 'Kapitan') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Containers, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in loamy, moderately fertile soil, that is moist but well-drained. Prefers full sun or part shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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