spiked speedwell 'Rotfuchs'
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Rotfuchs' is a clump-forming, compact perennial to 35cm tall with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm long. Dense, tapering spikes of small, deep rose-red flowers are borne above the foliage throughout summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- spiked speedwell 'Rotfuchs' (Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs')
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spiked speedwell 'Rotfuchs'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spiked speedwell 'Rotfuchs'
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spiked speedwell 'Rotfuchs' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingNeeds full sun and grows best in a well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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