Veronica spicata 'Verspi' BUBBLEGUM CANDLES® 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-September
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
BUBBLEGUM CANDLES® is another score by Dutch breeder of perennials Janus Verschoor. It is a dwarf variety of speedwell with short spikes of bubblegum pink flowers. They appear in several flushes from June until early autumn. The plant makes a dense clump and blooms almost continuously if regularly dead-headed. Leaves are broadly lanceolate, serrated at margins, deep green. Use it in a rockery or a mixed bed where it will make a beautiful edge plant combined with other pastel coloured perennials such as violet lavenders, blue sage, lilac veronica or pink gaura. Patent No. PP29780 was issued in 2018.
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 01-07-2019
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