| 1–5 | — | $9.50 ea |
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| 6-11 | 10% off | $8.55 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $7.60 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $7.12 ea |
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Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
Choose Royal Candles Speedwell for a neat sunny border with upright blue-purple bloom. The tradeoff: it is a front-of-bed perennial, not a filler for shade, privacy, or heavy deer pressure.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The flower spikes give strong color up front, but the plant is small and works best in groups. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly for a perennial, especially when planted in a sunny bed with steady moisture. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on cutting back spent bloom spikes and keeping weeds down while the clumps settle in. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact habit makes it easy to place along walks, patios, and front borders. |
| Screening Value | F | It has no useful screening value and should not be used for privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend planting it in small groups rather than as one single plant, because the narrow flower spikes read better when repeated along a sunny bed edge.
| Mature Height | 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 1 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spiky clumping |
Cutting off spent spikes can encourage some additional bloom, but do not expect nonstop color all season.
Yes, the summer flower spikes are useful for bees and other pollinators.
It may survive with some shade, but flowering and form are best in full sun.
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SKU:PGNE-41084
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