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Koromiko (Veronica salicifolia)

Koromiko (Veronica salicifolia) is a New Zealand native shrub with glossy green leaves and spikes of white to pale blue flowers, blooming mainly in summer.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Regular

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Average

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light Exposure

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers a sunny location for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.

Watering

Regular

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Average

Prefers moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme frost.

Fertilizing

Light

Feed annually in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1 to 2 meters

Spread

1 to 2 meters

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Hebe fonkii (Phil.) Cockayne & Allan
Hebe salicifolia (G.Forst.) Pennell
Panoxis salicifolia (G.Forst.) Raf.
Veronica fonkii Phil.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusVeronica
  • speciesVeronica salicifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Additional Care Tips

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