Veronica spicata 'ROTFUCHS' speedwell
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-July
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
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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