Purple Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Royal Candles Speedwell, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Gardens Inc.
Purple Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Royal Candles Speedwell
Purple Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Royal Candles Speedwell, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Gardens Inc.
Purple Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Royal Candles Speedwell, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Gardens Inc.
Purple Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Royal Candles Speedwell
Purple Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Veronica spicata Royal Candles, Royal Candles Speedwell, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Gardens Inc.
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Royal Candles Veronica
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
SKU: HC016241
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Overview
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (Speedwell) is an outstanding upright growing Speedwell with large, attractive deep-green leaves and long blooming spikes of deep purple-blue flowers.
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Botanical Name
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Cut Flowers, Container Planting
Soil Moisture
Average
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
10-12" tall
Bloom Time
Summer
SKU
HC016241
Description
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (Speedwell) is a favorite perennial and one of the showiest, longest blooming selections in this genus. A durable plant with a low, compact mat of attractive 2" long leaves, it puts on a stunning display of deep purple-blue flower spikes. 'Royal Candles' is easily cultivated in average garden conditions in sun to part sun locations. A standout bloomer, it colors the garden from late spring into mid-summer. Deadhead the faded flower spikes to show off the plant’s dark green foliage for the rest of the growing season. Cut back in spring. 'Royal Candles' makes a wonderful small-scale edging plant along sidewalks and paths. Try it with Penstemon pinifolius, Aquilegia or Nepeta. Great in containers too!
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