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Veronica Royal Candles Speedwell

Veronica Royal Candles Speedwell

Variety: 'Glory'

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    Zone

    3 - 9

  • Icon of a horizontal ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Height

    18 in

  • Icon of a vertical ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Width

    18 in

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    Light

    Full Sun, Part Shade
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    Water

    Moist, well-drained
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    Soil

  • Description / Veronica Royal Candles Speedwell

    Veronica Royal Candles ('Glory') is an herbaceous perennial offering summer interest. The plant blooms continuously and abundantly throughout summer, setting flower spikes that are full and dense with deep violet-blue blooms. Borne on leafy stems that rise to only about 3 inches tall, the flower spikes grow vertically up to another 12 inches long, tapering toward the top. Nectar-rich, the flowers are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds; extremely showy, they are superb cut flowers for summer bouquets.

    A Veronica spicata, commonly called speedwell or spiked speedwell, Veronica Royal Candles is a compact, clump-forming plant that grows to only 10 to 12 inches tall, with a similar spread. It has an upright, erect, bushy habit of narrow, lance-shaped, medium green leaves, which do not die out, unlike other selections of speedwells. Shown to best effect massed or grouped, Veronica Royal Candles is a great bed, border, or container plant and makes great edging.

    Cold hardy, low maintenance, and easy to grow, Royal Candles grows best in a sunny to partially sunny location with average, evenly moist, well-draining soil and thrives in rich loams. It tolerates light shade and drought and is deer and rabbit resistant. Deadheading faded flowers promotes additional blooms. Fertilize yearly in spring.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 32077
    Genus: Veronica
    Species: spicata
    Variety: 'Glory'
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: Blue
    Foliage Color: Dark Green
    Habit: Upright
    Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    Bloom Start: Early Summer
    Bloom End: Late Summer
    Uses:
    • Border
    • Containers
    • Cut Flowers
    • Beds
    Special Features:
    • Butterfly Lovers
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Flower
    • Hummingbird Lovers
    Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI

    *Does Not Qualify for Additional Discounts