Veronica 'Royal Candles' Speedwell - Hardy Perennial Blue Flowering Plant for Gardens

Veronica 'Royal Candles' - Speedwell Plant Overview

Veronica 'Royal Candles' is a perennial flowering plant known for its striking vertical spikes of deep blue blooms. This hardy garden plant grows between 18 to 24 inches tall and offers long-lasting flowers from late spring through summer. It is an excellent choice for adding vibrant color and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to your garden.

Key Features

• Height ranges from 18 to 24 inches with upright, clumping growth habit
• Produces deep blue flowers on vertical spikes
• Blooms persist from late spring to summer
• Attracts beneficial pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Low maintenance with good drought tolerance
• Suitable for borders, rock gardens, and container planting

Growing Information

Veronica 'Royal Candles' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining loamy or sandy soils. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 and is sold as healthy, mature potted plants ready for outdoor planting.