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Catarractae Porlock

Veronica catarractae 'Porlock'

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Discover the charming Veronica Catarractae Porlock, an easy-to-grow perennial that brings months of delicate pink and purple blooms from spring through early autumn. This hardy, spreading clump-former thrives in sunny borders and containers, making it perfect for coastal and cottage gardens, and requires minimal maintenance while remaining semi-evergreen year-round. At just £6 with 10% going to organic initiatives, it's an affordable way to add enduring color and texture to any garden space.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitSpreading
Foliage typeSemi Evergreen

Suitability: Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens, Gravel gardens, Ground cover, Pots, Rockery, Banks and slopes
Position: Border | Front, Container Garden, Ground Cover
Light: Full sun
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sandy
Hardiness: H4 [-10 to -5ºC] Hardy | Average winter
Time to maturity: 5–10 years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Mature height: 0.1–0.5 m
Mature spread: 0.1–0.5 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Pink, Purple
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Veronica
Aspect: South, West
Drought resistance: Drought Resistance

Through the seasons

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Flowering

Apr–Sep

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full sun. Soil: Moist but well-drained or Well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H4 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Veronica catarractae 'Porlock' (P)

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