Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Veronica spicata Bubblegum Candles
Spiked Speedwell
I received the plant without any leaves and couldn't tell it wasn't what I had ordered. Now the leaves have grown and the plant is not the right one—it's definitely not a veronica, which is what I ordered. I sent a message about this but haven't received a reply.
Olga, 09/04/2025
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Description
Veronica spicata 'Bubblegum Candles' is a new variety of hybrid Veronica that stands out for its compact habit and its brightly coloured, long-lasting summer flowering. Its stout, dense spikes are tightly packed with tiny, deep and intense pink flowers, rising above abundant dark green foliage. This lovely perennial forms a flowery mass, covered in butterflies in borders or containers. It is very hardy and easy to grow in any deep and moist, good garden soil, in full sun or partial shade. Its flowers are perfect for cutting.
Veronica spicata 'Bubblegum Candles' is the dwarf version of Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs'. Veronica spicata is a perennial plant from the Plantaginaceae family, formerly classified in the Scrophulariaceae family, mainly growing in mountains, up to 2000 metres (6562 feet) above sea level, rarely in the plains. It is found growing in meadows, dry grasslands, rocky slopes and at the edge of forests, mostly on limestone soil.
'Bubblegum Candles' is very low, well-branched and floriferous and will reach about 20 cm (8in) high and 25 cm (10in) wide. Its leaves can be opposite, but are often whorled in groups of three or four. The leaves are fairly narrow and lanceolate, 6 to 12 cm (2 to 5in) long, with a short petiole, deeply toothed and dark green with a slight greyish tint. Flowering will continue from June to September as long as faded flowers are regularly removed. The inflorescences are very dense clusters, like stout spikes, tightly packed with tiny flowers. These intense pink, nectar-rich flowers are tubular, formed by four petals and two prominent stamens and attract many pollinating insects.
Preferring well-drained but moist soils, 'Bubblegum Candles' is a hardy plant that will thrive in many regions. It goes well with many plants and creates beautiful summer compositions, in borders, at the front of large beds, and in containers on the terrace. You can plant it with Nepetas, Galaneas, Helenas, Astilbe 'Vision in Pink', Filipendula rubra 'Venusta', and Sidalcea. In a wilder style, this perennial forms a very successful combination with shorter grasses such as Carex, Festuca, Stipa... Its flowers can be used to create beautiful bouquets, with white or red roses, hydrangeas, or ranunculus, asters.
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Veronica
spicata
Bubblegum Candles
Plantaginaceae
Spiked Speedwell
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Planting and care
Veronica Bubblegum Candles is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers rich and light, moist but well-drained, slightly alkaline (limestone) soil. Heavy soil can make it less hardy. It thrives and flowers best in a sunny position but can tolerate partial shade. This little veronica can be planted almost all year round in the garden, except during periods of frost and summer drought. Cut back faded flower spikes to encourage new flowers. Adding compost to the base of the plant every spring will give it vigour. Don't use nitrogen-rich fertiliser, as this will encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. In spring, cut the plant back to the base and fresh foliage will grow in spring.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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