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Magic Show® 'Purple Illusion' Spike Speedwell Veronica hybrid

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
18" 18" 46cm 46cm
Height: 16" - 18"
Spread: 16" - 18"
Height: 41cm - 46cm
Spread: 41cm - 46cm
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  • Details

    16 - 18 Inches
    16 - 18 Inches
    16 - 18 Inches
    41cm - 46cm
    41cm - 46cm
    41cm - 46cm

    Features

    Thick, rosy purple flower wands are borne prolifically atop a rounded, low clump of deep green foliage. Try planting in combination containers or near the front of the border.

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    Long Blooming
    Salt Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cm
    Spacing: 
    16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cm
    Spread: 
    16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Rosy purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Deep green
    Habit: 
    Clump Forming
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Alkaline Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    This plant grows best in average, humus enriched, well-drained soil and full sun. Though it will survive in partial shade, it flowers best in sun. Shear back after blooming.

    Magic Show® 'Purple Illusion' Veronica hybrid USPPAF 31,301, Can PBRAF
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    • Beautiful color all summer to be viewed at a small distance due to constant bee activity. But I plan on getting more for sure.

      Mark B
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 2 years ago
    • Beautiful and easy to grow!!

      Barb Webb
      , Missouri
      , United States
      , 2 years ago
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