Magic Show® 'Purple Illusion' Spike Speedwell (Veronica)
Perennial
- Outstanding bright purple blooms in summer.
- Beloved by bees & butterflies.
- Long-blooming and easy to care for.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 18" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP#31,301
Common name: Spike speedwell
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 16-18" X 16-18"
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Early summer-fall
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Proven Winners, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun or light shade.
Water: Best performance occurs with consistent, regular moisture with sharp soil drainage (particularly in winter).
Spacing: 16-18"
Fertilizing: Feed with a general purpose slow release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Winterizing: Cut back to basal growth in late autumn.
Maintenance & Pruning: Removing faded blooms encourages rebloom. Cut back fade spikes to the new growth at their base. This improves their appearance.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.