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PURPLEGUM CANDLES SPEEDWELL -
12-15 Inches Tall 12-18 Inches Wide--
Veronica spicata 'Purplegum Candles' is a standout cultivar, cherished for its intense, saturated violet-purple flower spikes that appear in late spring and continue through mid-summer. It has a compact, well-branched habit, typically reaching 12 to 15 inches in height. The spikes are tightly packed with small, tubular florets that draw pollinators like bees and butterflies in droves. With its dark, healthy green foliage providing a crisp backdrop to the vibrant blooms, 'Purplegum Candles' maintains a tidy, upright silhouette, making it an excellent candidate for the front to middle portions of a sunny perennial border or massed in containers for a high-impact display.
To ensure 'Purplegum Candles' thrives, place it in a location that receives full sun, as it requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily to maintain its sturdy stature and maximize bloom production. It performs best in fertile, well-draining soil; avoid planting it in heavy, waterlogged sites where crown rot can develop. When watering, direct your efforts to the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry, and ensure the soil is not consistently saturated. Apply a light layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture but keep it a few inches away from the plant's crown to prevent decay.
Veronica spicata Purplegum Candles ('Verpurg') PPAF
Full Sun
purple flower
Zone: 3
12-15 Inches Tall 12-18 Inches Wide--
Veronica spicata 'Purplegum Candles' is a standout cultivar, cherished for its intense, saturated violet-purple flower spikes that appear in late spring and continue through mid-summer. It has a compact, well-branched habit, typically reaching 12 to 15 inches in height. The spikes are tightly packed with small, tubular florets that draw pollinators like bees and butterflies in droves. With its dark, healthy green foliage providing a crisp backdrop to the vibrant blooms, 'Purplegum Candles' maintains a tidy, upright silhouette, making it an excellent candidate for the front to middle portions of a sunny perennial border or massed in containers for a high-impact display.
To ensure 'Purplegum Candles' thrives, place it in a location that receives full sun, as it requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily to maintain its sturdy stature and maximize bloom production. It performs best in fertile, well-draining soil; avoid planting it in heavy, waterlogged sites where crown rot can develop. When watering, direct your efforts to the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry, and ensure the soil is not consistently saturated. Apply a light layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture but keep it a few inches away from the plant's crown to prevent decay.
Veronica spicata Purplegum Candles ('Verpurg') PPAF
Full Sun
purple flower
Zone: 3
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