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Zone: 4
ROYAL CANDLES SPEEDWELL
Veronica 'Royal Candles' is a quintessential compact speedwell, celebrated for its brilliant, deep violet-blue flower spikes that create a vivid contrast against its dark, glossy green foliage. Reaching a modest height of 18 to 24 inches, 'Royal Candles' forms a dense, bushy mound that remains tight and uniform throughout the growing season. From late spring through mid-summer, it produces an abundance of upright, slender spikes that hold their color exceptionally well, making it a reliable performer for the front of the border, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its compact stature and clean, rounded habit ensure it does not look messy or sparse, offering a refined, long-lasting floral display that attracts a wide range of pollinators.
'Royal Candles' thrives in full sun to maintain its compact form and maximize floral production. It enjoys well-draining, fertile soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged sites, as these are highly likely to induce crown rot.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| VERONICA ROYAL CANDLES | con 1 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 670 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Position the plant in a location that matches its specific sunlight requirements. Ensure the soil is well-draining; avoid sites where water pools, as most varieties prefer consistent moisture rather than saturation. When watering, target the root zone rather than the foliage, and check that the top inch of soil is dry to the touch before hydrating again. Apply a 1-to-2-inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, taking care to keep the mulch a few inches away from the crown to prevent rot. Finally, incorporate a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if your soil needs the boost.
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