Bubblegum Candles Veronica

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Bubblegum Candles Veronica typically grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches with a spread of 10 to 14 inches. It features a compact, upright growth habit that makes it suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers.
Foliage: Displays lance-shaped, green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to the plant’s vibrant flowers. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and complements the colorful blooms.
Flowers: Produces long, dense spikes of bright bubblegum-pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. The flowers are known for their vivid color and create a striking vertical accent in the garden.
Blooming Time: Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, typically from July to September. The long-lasting flower spikes provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing season.
Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common pests and diseases affecting Veronica, such as powdery mildew and rust. Its robust nature makes it a reliable choice for various garden conditions.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Providing adequate sunlight and ensuring good drainage are key for optimal growth and flowering.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during dry periods helps keep the plant hydrated. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage additional flowering and improve the plant’s appearance. Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain the plant’s shape and remove any dead or damaged stems.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding bold color and vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and containers. The vibrant pink flower spikes make Bubblegum Candles Veronica a standout addition to any garden design.
Cut Flowers: Suitable for use as cut flowers in floral arrangements, where the bright blooms and vertical form add a touch of elegance and charm.
Pollinator Garden: Perfect for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, due to its colorful flowers and ecological value.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 10 to 14 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods to help establish the plant. Once established, it requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant.
Add the vibrant color and charming form of Bubblegum Candles Veronica to your garden. Its stunning flower spikes, attractive foliage, and low-maintenance requirements make it a valuable and versatile addition to any landscape design.