Water Pimpernel | Veronica beccabunga

Water Pimpernel | Veronica beccabungaA striking native succulent plant with smooth oval leaves and clusters of blue flowers rising above Long flowering season from May to September This evergreen perennial forms a brightly coloured carpet of little bright blue flowers with white centres Foliage turns an attractive crimson red in autumn Easy to grow and care for, with no pest or disease issues A lovely margial plant for ponds, wildlife and water gardens can be planted in wet soil or water

yielding medium to large fruits that store well after harvest

Combine that with the fruit's inherent delicately-tart undertones and you're onto a real winner as far as flavour's concerned

Perfect for sunny or partially shaded

simply prune off that branch

making sure you have some left over to create a decadent dessert

making it a great choice for the front garden (because who wouldn't want to show it off

The Pink Charm is best planted in a full sun or partially shaded location

Can also be grown in containers for up to 15 years

crunchy texture and excellent flavour

Produces heavy yields of large fruits

giving good garden displays

A medium sized evergreen shrub with a bushy habit