Veronica spicata 'ROTFUCHS'

Veronica spicata 'ROTFUCHS'
speedwell
speedwell
SIZE/TYPE | low perennial |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.2-0.3m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.3-0.4m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
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BLOOMING TIME | June - July |
LOCATION | full sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
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FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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Perennials Summer blooms |
Rotfuchs is a German variety of speedwell which is commonly sold as Red Fox in English speaking countries to avoid the word rot from the name. It is a lovely perennial producing long spikes of vibrant pink flowers from June until July or early August. Leaves are narrowly lanceolate, serrated at margins, medium green.
The plant forms a low mound and is suitable for a rock garden, perennial border as well as a pot. It will look great combined with cranesbills of similar colours. Once the main flowering has finished you can prune it hard to encourage formation of a new clump with fresh foliage and a few flowering stems in late summer.
Speedwell will grow in any moist but well-drained, reasonably fertile soil, preferably in full sun but partial shade will do no harm. Regular feeding will encourage formation of new flowers throughout the season. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4), and will grow well in a container, too, where the soil should never dry out.
Last update 19-06-2020
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