Veronica spicata ‘Baby Doll’ 
                          
                             
                                Dwarf Spike Speedwell | 
                                USDA Zone: 3-9 | 
                              
                           
                          Plant number: 1.540.560 
                          
                                                    This is a Speedwell from the Netherlands, with a particularly compact habit. Plants form bushy clumps of bright-green leaves, bearing tapering spikes of deep-pink flowers in mid summer. Remove faded spikes to encourage more buds to form. Excellent for edging, in the rock garden and in containers. USPP#16428: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF. 
                          
                          Further details for  Veronica spicata ‘Baby Doll’
   
      
           
           
           Optimal Growing Conditions
           
           
               Sun Exposure                   Full Sun or   Partial Shade
                  Soil Type                   Normal or   Sandy  or   Clay
                  Soil pH                   Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                  Soil Moisture                   Average or   Moist
                  Care Level                       Easy                                                       
             
      
           
           
           Appearance and Characteristics
           
           
             Flower Colour                                                                                       Deep Pink                                                                                                                                                                                                            
              Blooming Time                                    Mid Summer                    Late Summer                                                                                                                                                         
              Foliage Color                                                                      Deep Green                                                                                                                                                                                                            
              Plant Uses & Characteristics                   Accent: Good Texture/Form                    Alpine & Rock                    Attracts Butterflies                    Attracts Hummingbirds                    Border                                     Containers                                     Cut Flower                    Deer Resistant                                                      Edging                    Rabbit Resistant                                                                       Massed                                                                                                      
              Flower Head Size                                                     Medium                                  
              Height                               20-25 cm                     8-10 inches
              Spread                    30-45 cm                     12-18 inches
              Foot Traffic                   None
                 Growth Rate                   Medium             
       
  
                          
                          Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.                            
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