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Spiked Veronica Collection

Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Alba, Rotfuchs
Spiked Speedwell

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Collection contains 3 plants

  • 1 x Veronica Royal Candles
  • 1 x Veronica spicata Alba
  • 1 x Veronica spicata Rotfuchs

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This collection of Speedwells in spikes brings together three remarkable perennials for their long and abundant summer flowering. The 'Royal Candles', 'Alba', and 'Rotfuchs' varieties offer various colours ranging from intense blue to bright white and fuchsia red. Highly cold-resistant, they prefer very sunny exposures and adapt to multiple types of soils as long as they are well-drained and not too dry in summer.
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil type
Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

This Spiked Speedwells or Veronica spicata collection is a selection of remarkable perennials known for their long and abundant summer flowering. The varieties 'Royal Candles', 'Alba', and 'Rotfuchs' offer a beautiful range of colours, from intense blue to bright white and fuchsia red. They prefer sunny exposures and adapt to various types of well-drained soils. Once established, these plants tolerate moderate periods of drought and can withstand our cold winters. Their nectariferous flower spikes bloom throughout the summer and are welcome in gardens promoting biodiversity.

The collection consists of:

1 x Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles': This variety features dense spikes of bright blue flowers, reaching a height of 50-60 cm, which pair beautifully with silver or purple foliage.

1 x Veronica spicata 'Alba': This white form of the species stands out with pure white flowers, bringing a touch of light to the garden and forming a lovely contrast with dark or colourful foliage. When in bloom, the plant reaches a height of approximately 30-35 cm.

1 x Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs': This selection offers a unique tone with its slender spikes in shades of red and tender fuchsia pink. It is perfect for enlivening floral compositions and attracting attention.

To welcome these Spiked Speedwells into your garden, choose the beginning of spring or early autumn. They thrive in well-drained garden soil, even limestone and relatively dry in summer. These plants flourish in borders, beds, or rockeries and can adorn the pond's edges or brighten up a flower pot. The taller varieties should be planted at the back to create a sense of depth. Allow a spacing of 30 cm between each plant to allow for optimal development, corresponding to 9 to 11 plants per square metre.

To accompany the Veronica spicata in this collection, opt for plants with similar sunlight and soil requirements. Grasses like Festuca glauca, with its bluish foliage, create a subtle contrast when planted in front of the veronicas, adding a different texture to a border or bed. Mix the veronicas with Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna', with its purple-violet flower spikes. Their simultaneous flowering at the same height strengthens the structure of the bed. In the foreground, plant 'Rozanne' geraniums with blue flowers veined with purple. Their generous flowering and spreading habit allow for a smooth and colourful transition. Finally, behind these perennials, place Echinacea purpurea, whose large purple daisies will attract attention while supporting pollinating fauna, enriching the diversity and verticality of the garden.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Foliage description Deciduous to semi-evergreen leaves (in a mild climate), ovate to linear, of a lovely dark green colour, with finely toothed edges.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Veronica

Species

spicata

Cultivar

Royal Candles, Alba, Rotfuchs

Family

Plantaginaceae

Other common names

Spiked Speedwell

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 21029

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Planting and care

The spike speedwell is a plant that likes sunny and well-drained soils, even poor ones. It grows best in somewhat chalky soil and doesn't like stagnant moisture in the winter more than in the cold. You can trim the faded stems, which look brownish. The dried-out stems are not always attractive, so it's best to remove them, which will also encourage new flowering. You can also let a few plants self-seed, but the new plants may not be identical to the parent plant. Either way, the clumps should be pruned in spring before new growth starts.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remember to trim the wilted brown stems, as they don't look good. Removing them will help new flowers grow. Make sure to trim the clumps in the spring before new growth begins.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, June to July
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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