.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Royal Candles' Spike Speedwell Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' Description This lively perennial features upright spikes of vibrant blue flowers, attracting pollinators and adding color to borders and floral arrangements. Its compact growth and long-lasting blooms make it ideal for garden beds and containers. Suggested Uses Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, wildflower spaces, and container planting. Its colorful spikes also work well as cut flowers for arrangements. Plant Details Botanical Name: Royal Candles' Spike Speedwell Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' Common Name: Royal Candles' Spike Speedwell Size & Growth: Typically reaches 12-18 inches in height with a bushy habit. Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Foliage Type: Green, ovate leaves Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer (May to July) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Lavender, Echinacea, and Salvia Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment. Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to promote ongoing blooms. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots. Planting Depth: Cover roots with soil, planting at same depth as in nursery. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Maintain good airflow around plants to prevent disease.
