Veronica spicata 'Red Fox' (25) plants
Common name: Spike Speedwell.
Zones 4 to 8.
Full sun, tolerates light shade.
Plants reach 12 to 15 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide,
dwarf upright plant habit.
Growth rate: Moderate, Easy to grow slow spreading herbaceous perennial.
Bright fuchsia-pink flower spikes appear over a long time, in excess of five weeks, beginning in midsummer. A diminutive veronica, 'Red Fox' is a good selection for small spaces or the front of the border.
Veronica is tolerant of a wide range of medium wet, well-drained soil types. Plants are strongest when grown in average, not rich, soil and full sun. Amending very heavy and light soils types with organic matter will result in improved performance, as will as a light mulch and regular water during summer.
A dwarf Veronica perfect for the front of the border or in containers. Excellent as a border plant, ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders, in containers, for cut flowers and its salt tolerant. Attracts butterflies and Deer resistant. |
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