{"product_id":"speedwell-royal-candles-jf","title":"Speedwell: 'Royal Candles' - 5.5\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eVeronica ‘Royal Candles’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and vigorous speedwell known for its dense spikes of deep violet-blue flowers. This cultivar forms a neat mound of dark green foliage that sends up numerous upright flower spikes beginning in early summer. The rich blue blooms create a strong vertical accent in perennial borders and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. ‘Royal Candles’ is valued for its improved branching habit and extended bloom period, often producing additional flowers when spent spikes are removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm (12–16 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm (12–16 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eFlower spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 cm (5–7 in) tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-summer, often reblooming into late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerates short dry periods once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage additional blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30–40 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39706723680311,"sku":"501-785-26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/products\/SpeedwellRoyalCandles.jpg?v=1655846026","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/speedwell-royal-candles-jf","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}