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Veronica ‘Purple Illusion’ (Spike Speedwell)

Spike Speedwell 'Purple Illusion', Magic Show Series

Veronica 'Purple Illusion', Spike Speedwell 'Purple Illusion', Purple Flowers, Purple flower spikes, Purple Veronica, Purple Speedwell
Veronica 'Purple Illusion', Spike Speedwell 'Purple Illusion', Purple Flowers, Purple flower spikes, Purple Veronica, Purple Speedwell
Veronica 'Purple Illusion', Spike Speedwell 'Purple Illusion', Purple Flowers, Purple flower spikes, Purple Veronica, Purple Speedwell

Veronica ‘Purple Illusion’ (Spike Speedwell) is a clump-forming perennial producing thick spikes of rosy purple flowers from early to midsummer. Extremely showy, the flowers open from the base upward and sway above the bushy foliage mound of dark green, glossy linear leaves. Gifted with an impeccable habit, showy blossoms over a longer season on well-branched stems, this Veronica is an excellent choice for borders or containers. A member of the Magic Show collection.

  • Grows in bushy, upright clumps, up to 16-18 in. tall and wide (40-45 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun.
  • Perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens or containers. Good edging plant too. Exceptional as cut flowers.
  • Easy to grow, Speedwell requires very low care and is fairly pest and disease-free (some susceptibility to mildew). It is attractive to butterflies, but resistant to deer.
  • Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Veronica
Common names Speedwell
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid),
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" - 18" (40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell)
Veronica perfoliata (Digger’s Speedwell)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Veronica
Common names Speedwell
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid),
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" - 18" (40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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