Veronica formosa R.Br.

Taxonomic Identity

Veronica formosa R.Br. is a flowering plant species in the family Plantaginaceae, and it is endemic to Tasmania, Australia.

Growth Form

It is a subshrub that grows between 0.5 and 2 metres tall.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves are elliptic to lanceolate, measuring 7 to 15 mm in length.

Flower Traits

The flowers are pale lilac or violet blue, and they grow in racemes, blooming from late spring to early summer.

Cultivation Light Requirements

For cultivation, these plants can be grown in shade, but a full sun position is preferred to encourage maximum flowering.

Cold Tolerance

They are frost tolerant and hardy to -7 °C.

Pruning Guidance

To maintain a compact growth shape, old stems should be cut back after flowering finishes.