Veronica 'Rosie'
hebe Rosie
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well drained and fertile
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)
A compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and short, dense clusters of bright pink flowers that fade with age. 'Rosie' has a somewhat sub-tropical exuberance displayed by the protruding stamens and long rounded petals throughout mid-summer. Great for patio pots, or mixing alongside brightly coloured companions in a sheltered border such as Penstemon, Nepeta, and cranesbill Geranium. - Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring. Protect from severe winter weather.