Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES^®

Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES®
spiked speedwell

SIZE/TYPE	low perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	0.3-0.4m
USUAL WIDTH	0.3-0.4m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	deep purple
BLOOMING TIME	June - September
LOCATION	full to partial sun
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS	evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)	4 (down to -34°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials Summer blooms

ROYAL CANDLES^® is a spiked speedwell variety which was found as natural mutation by Heather Philpott among other veronica spicata plants in Detlink, Kent, UK in 1987. It is distinguished by deep violet, dense spikes of flowers and compact habit. Flowers appear in from June until early autumn if spent flowers are regularly removed. Leaves are narrowly lance-shaped, finely serrated at margins, deep green. Patent No. PP18932 was granted in 2008.

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 min. -34 °C (USDA zone 4), and will grow well in a container, too, where the soil should never dry out, otherwise it is prone to powdery mildew.

Last update 04-04-2021

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