Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
spiked speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES
Also Known As - speedwellVeronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES is a beautiful, upright perennial boasting loose, open and airy spikes of star-shaped, deep blue flowers. Growing to a height of up to 60cm, the slightly fragrant flowers bloom from early summer onwards and are followed by soft seedheads. Showy and eye-catching, they attract bees and butterflies to the garden, and make excellent cut flowers. The light green lance-shaped foliage is attractive and evergreen. Plant in full sun for best results and combine with other perennials for an eye-catching display.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES) once a week, making sure to keep the soil moist but not soggy. If the weather is very hot, then water more often. The key is to ensure that the soil has had the chance to dry out between watering. To check for moisture, use your finger to probe the soil at a depth of 2-3 inches. If it's still wet, wait another day or 2 before watering.
sunlight
Spiked Speedwell (Veronica Spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES) enjoys full sun and prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In general, early morning sunlight is best for this plant as it helps to dry morning dew off the foliage and encourages healthy growth. It is possible to grow Spiked Speedwell in part sun, but it will require more frequent irrigation and may not achieve as much height as when grown in full sun.
pruning
Spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES) should be lightly pruned in late spring to early summer to maintain a neat and tidy habit and to encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged stems first and then selectively prune leggy or excess stems to the desired shape of the plant. Some light shaping and thinning out of overcrowded stems should also be done at this time if needed. Pruning should be kept to a moderate level, as removing too many branches can weaken the plant.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Veronica spicata 'Glory' ROYAL CANDLES is typically in July and August.
