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Beginner
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0.2m
max. spread |
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Veronica spicata 'Glory'
Other names: Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles', Spiked speedwell 'Glory'
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Genus: Veronica
Variety or cultivar: 'Glory' _ 'Glory' is a compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with mid-green, lance shaped leaves. In summer, it bears narrow spikes of blue-purple flowers on leafy stems.
Veronica spicata 'Glory' is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Veronica spicata 'Glory' (Spiked speedwell 'Glory') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover
Cultivation: Plant in loamy, moderately fertile soil, that is moist but well-drained. Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade.
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Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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