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Veronica spicata

How to grow Spike Speedwell 'Glory (Royal Candles)'.

Violet candles for the front row.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4–8
Size
12–18 in. tall and wide
Spacing
12–18 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Compact plant with dense upright violet-blue flower spikes

Light

Full sun.

Water

Regular water; do not let it sit wet.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or early fall, crown at soil level.

Feeding

Light compost in spring.

Pruning

Cut spent spikes back to the leaves for rebloom. Cut down in fall or spring.

Through the year

Blooms June into August with deadheading.

If something's off

Powdery mildew and rot in crowded, wet sites.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Long-blooming vertical color in a compact size.

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