Veronica

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Veronica / Dwarf Spike Speedwell

This is a terrific compact selection of Spike Speedwell. It forms a low bushy mound of dark greeen leaves, bearing short spikes of bright blue flowers in early summer for several weeks. Versatile in the garden, at home as an edging plant, in the rock garden or in tubs and containers. (Veronica spicata ' Royal Candles')

Features:

Terrific compact plant, loads of bright blue spikes.

Companion Plants:

Very friendly.

Care and Dead Heading:

Grows in most well drained soil. Water well until established.

Planting Instructions:

Dig a hole twice as wide as the container and 1-1/2 the depth. Remove container and gently massage the roots. Place root ball in center of the hole even with ground level. Backfill hole with mixture of 1/2 native soil and 1/2 soil amendment. Compact lightly and water thoroughly, then repeat. Apply 5-10cm (2-4in) layer of organic mulch & create a water basin around plant.

Type:

Perennial

Zone:

2a -50F to -45F

Exposure:

Full sun to part shade

Blooms:

Early summer to fall

Toxic To:

Safe

Cautions:

No cautions

Propagation Methods:

Seed

Soil Conditions:

Loose, well drained

Height:

12 inches

Space:

18 inches