Veronica beccabunga
Brooklime, European brooklime, Cow cress, Becky leaves, Limewort, Water pimpernel, Horsewell grass
Veronica Veronica
V. beccabunga - V. beccabunga is an evergreen to semi-evergreen, marginal aquatic perennial with hollow, creeping, branching, fleshy stems, oval to rounded, sometimes toothed, fleshy, mid-green leaves and clusters of saucer-shaped, blue flowers with white centres from late spring to late summer.
Veronica beccabunga is: Semi evergreen
Mat Forming, Spreading
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
Trim regularly to maintain a compact habit and to encourage further flowering.
Divide in summer.
Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Veronica beccabunga (Brooklime) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Aquatic, Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Waterside
Grow in moderately fertile, wet soil or in water to 12cm deep in full sun. Prefers cool summers. Attracts and feeds bees.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Veronica beccabunga
Brooklime, European brooklime, Cow cress, Becky leaves, Limewort, Water pimpernel, Horsewell grass
Veronica Veronica
V. beccabunga - V. beccabunga is an evergreen to semi-evergreen, marginal aquatic perennial with hollow, creeping, branching, fleshy stems, oval to rounded, sometimes toothed, fleshy, mid-green leaves and clusters of saucer-shaped, blue flowers with white centres from late spring to late summer.
Asia, Europe
Semi evergreen
Mat Forming, Spreading
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Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Downy mildew , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
Trim regularly to maintain a compact habit and to encourage further flowering.
Divide in summer.
Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Veronica beccabunga (Brooklime) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Aquatic, Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Waterside
Grow in moderately fertile, wet soil or in water to 12cm deep in full sun. Prefers cool summers. Attracts and feeds bees.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Veronica beccabunga (Brooklime)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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