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VERONICASTRUM virginicum 'Album'

Commonly known as Culver's root

Spikes of white flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Lance-shaped to inversely lance-shaped, pointed, toothed, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, in whorls of 3-7
  • White
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Erect, usually hairless perennial with unbranched stems. Produces flowers 7mm (¼in) long with protruding stamens in slender terminal and axillary racemes
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

VERONICASTRUM virginicum 'Album'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2024 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    North America (Ontario to Texas)
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a sunny border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Veronicastrum virginicum - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
  45cm (18in)
  

Useful extras...

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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