Veronica ‘Oxford Blue’

Common Name:
Oxford Blue Speedwell

Description:
Veronica ‘Oxford Blue’ is a compact, mat-forming perennial ground cover known for its bright blue flowers and dense, evergreen foliage. The plant produces masses of small, star-shaped blooms in late spring and early summer, creating a striking carpet of colour that contrasts beautifully against its glossy, dark green leaves. In Melbourne gardens, ‘Oxford Blue’ thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil. It is hardy, easy to grow, and tolerant of light foot traffic, making it a popular choice for planting between stepping stones, edging paths, or softening rockeries. The flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the dense foliage suppresses weeds, making it as practical as it is ornamental. With minimal maintenance and reliable performance, this variety is a versatile addition to cottage gardens, borders, and low-water landscapes.

Form:

• Ground Cover

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Perennial

• Herbaceous

• Bee Attracting

• Ground Cover

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Between Pavers

• Weed Suppressant

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Aubrieta

• Phlox subulata

• Campanula poscharskyana

• Thymus serpyllum

• Dianthus ‘Tiny Rubies’