Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
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Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
This free-flowering Speedwell is a compact selection that forms a bushy clump of dark green leaves, bearing spikes of dark blue flowers in summer, and through the fall until the first frost.
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting
Nature Attraction: Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Good Cut Flower
Growth Habit: Upright
Homeowner Growing Tips: Remove faded flower spikes for enhanced blooming. Easily divided in fall or early spring. Prevent powdery mildew by planting in a site with adequate ground moisture and avoiding overhead sprinkling.
Arrived as a strong healthy plant, Planted in a new north facing bed in poorly draining clay soil. Looked happy and long blooming - still in flower in October. Has grown well, looks healthy and hopefully will come back next year, despite the poor conditions.