{"title":"Veronica","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"veronica-gentianoides-tissington-white","title":"Veronica gentianoides 'Tissington White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpires of pure white flowers with striking blue veins rise from basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves in spring, forming a carpet of green throughout the year. Deadheading after flowering will keep the plant tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and adaptable, it grows well in most soils in sun or partial shade — a reliable low-maintenance choice for underplanting roses or shrubs, edging borders, or lining walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Tissington White’ is a Hardy’s introduction — or perhaps re-introduction. The plant was discovered in a garden in the village of Tissington, Derbyshire, and rescued from obscurity by Hardy’s many years ago. It has been a firm favourite with our customers ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight × Spread: 45cm × 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922089734486,"sku":"106758","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Veronicagentianoides_TissingtonWhite.jpg?v=1775151641"},{"product_id":"veronica-gentianoides-dark-form","title":"Veronica gentianoides Dark Form","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVeronica gentianoides\u003c\/em\u003e Dark Form produces spikes of gorgeous pale blue flowers overlaid with deeper violet-blue veins in late spring. A compact perennial, it has dark stems and small, lance-shaped green foliage that forms a neat, weed-suppressing carpet year-round. Cutting back spent flower stems will keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice for the front of a border or for edging walkways. Any reasonable soil will suit it well, although it prefers a moist but well-drained position. Happy in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 45cm × 60cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922090094934,"sku":"105425","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/VeronicagentianoidesDarkForm-4.jpg?v=1774549559"},{"product_id":"veronica-gentianoides-x-intermedia","title":"Veronica gentianoides × intermedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVeronica gentianoides\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e produces spires of white flowers tinged with the palest blue and overlaid with delicate blue veins in late spring. 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Cut the flowers back once they have finished to maintain its compact, tidy habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 35cm × 35cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922090684758,"sku":"106756","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/VeronicaMountainBreeze.jpg?v=1774558369"},{"product_id":"veronica-bergens-blue","title":"Veronica 'Bergen's Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVeronica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bergen’s Blue’ is a low-growing, mat-forming speedwell with bright blue flower spikes in late spring and early summer. The glossy, dark green foliage remains attractive throughout the season. Perfect for rockeries, alpine troughs, or border edging. 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