Grow your garden with 10 count flat 4" pots of Veronica Spicata Royal Candles. This upright speedwell has large, deep green leaves and long blooming spikes. Grown in zones 4-8, it's a stunning addition to any landscape.
Veronica Spicata Royal Candles
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles', also known as Spike Speedwell, is a popular perennial plant for gardens and landscapes. It is known for its long spikes of deep blue-purple flowers that bloom from early to late summer. Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' is a hardy plant that can be grown in USDA zones 3-9. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
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Veronica spicata Royal Candles flowers
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is a good choice for:
- Borders
- Rock gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Containers
Tips for growing Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles':
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to part shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' is a valuable plant for wildlife. It attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers are also a source of food for songbirds.
Enjoy the beauty of Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' in your garden for many years to come!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
