Speedwell Bubblegum Candles

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Landscape Qualities

Bubblegum Candles Speedwell is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

Ornamental Qualities

Bubblegum Candles Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of hot pink flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer that fade to shell pink over time | which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its pointy leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year.

Planting and Growing

Bubblegum Candles Speedwell will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil | and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant | and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH | but grows best in sandy soils | and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

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