Family Index

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Scientific Name

Veronica derwentiana

Family Name

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Common Name

Derwent Speedwell

Status

Height

stems 1.0m (100cm)

Flowers

White or pale blue in terminal clusters.

Fruit

Capsule

Form

Perennial herb

Municipalities

Communities

Coastal Vegetation; Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Favours shady coastal habitats around Hobart but is also found on the mountains. Coastal in Rocky Cape Nat. Park on quartzite and inland in Guilford area south of Hampshire on the Murchison Highway.

Site Tolerance

Moist; Shady

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Well-drained

General Notes

Needs a well-watered situation with preferably some shade. Old stems should be removed when flowering is finished. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

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Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed Treatment Method

Standard

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

May be propagated from seed. Needs roots shaded if growing in exposed site. Young seedlings are prone to fungal attack - keep well ventilated.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes

Usually propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings of fresh new growth beginning to harden off.