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spiked speedwell 'Rotfuchs'

Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

'Rotfuchs' is a clump-forming, compact perennial to 35cm tall with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm long. Dense, tapering spikes of small, deep rose-red flowers are borne above the foliage throughout summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs full sun and grows best in a well-drained soil

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years