spiked speedwell

The Spiked Speedwell plant requires light and regular watering when the top few inches of soil become dry to the touch. It should be watered every 7-10 days, with 1-2 inches of water each session. In particularly hot or dry weather, you may need to water more often. It's important to ensure all soil has become evenly moistened, and that excess drainage is avoided.

Spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs' RED FOX) does best when grown in full sun, meaning it needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, since it is tolerant of partial shade, 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day should be sufficient for satisfactory growth. Additionally, this species should be grown in a spot that receives some shade during the hottest parts of the day, typically from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M., to prevent scorching from prolonged exposure to the sun's full intensity.

Spiked Speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs' RED FOX) should be pruned annually in early spring. Pruning should remove any dead leaves or stems and promote new growth. To encourage bushy growth, prune the stems back to 6-8 inches to encourage the plant to grow new stems and become fuller. Pinching the tips of shoots in springtime will also help to promote branching and bushier growth. Avoid pruning after mid-summer as it might interfere with flower bud formation. Cutting old flower stems back to the basal foliage can be done to keep the plant looking neat, but will reduce flowering.