Red Fox Speedwell

Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'


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Red Fox Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of rose flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Red Fox Speedwell is a dense herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden

Ornamental Qualities

Red Fox Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of rose flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, Red Fox Speedwell will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 16 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to moist

Mature Size 12"(16"withtheflowers)Hx12"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are rose

Flowers from early to mid summer

Attracts butterflies

Zone 2a

Likes average to moist soil