Royal Candles is a heavy and long blooming plant in my garden. If deadheaded, it will bloom continuously from early summer to late fall. It does not seem to be prone to powdery mildew as other veronicas are.
Speedwell (Veronica peduncularis) 'Georgia Blue' is a lovely, spreading Veronica that features bright blue blossoms in early to mid spring. Works nicely as a ground cover. It likes full sun, and given its early bloom time, will grow well in areas that may become shaded later in the summer. The leaves turn a bronze color in the fall, making this a multiseason ornamental groundcover.
'Red Fox' is the most popular of the Veronicas. It's an older variety, but highly sought after. The color is a beautiful pink. Deadhead the faded flower spikes to promote more flowering. Attracts butterflies. Easy to grow, it blooms for a long season. A clump-forming compact plant. Grow this beauty in full sun, in moist soil with good drainage, and up front as it's short.
Speedwell (Veronica) 'Giles van Hees' is a compact Speedwell cultivar that blooms profusely from early to late summer. Its rosy pink blossom spikes can be deadheaded to encourage the growth of additional blooming spikes. 'Giles van Hees' does well in a sunny spot, but its stalks may scorch in all-day sun. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils, as this may lead to root rot.
It is a shame that this Veronica only blooms in the spring! Its explosive blue blooms are like an official announcement that a new growing season has begun. I also enjoy how the ground around the plant turns blue as the blooms fade and drop.
Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.
Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.
Very tiny plant that looks very nice growing between paving stones. Makes a great ground cover.
Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant.
Veronica 'Purpleicious' is a wonderful plant. The vibrant purple color pops out at you. Even the name is exciting. Long blooming and easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Grow in moist, but well-draining soil in full sun. Blooms from the buds on spikes. Remove the faded flower spikes to encourage more flowering.
