Veronica 'Pink Candles'

Veronica longifolia 'Pink Candles': Blush Spires in Bloom

Bright and uplifting, Veronica 'Pink Candles' sends up slender spikes of soft pink blooms that light up the summer border like tapering flames. Blooming over a tidy mound of narrow green foliage, this long-blooming speedwell adds vertical texture and pollinator-friendly colour to full sun plantings. Its compact habit and repeat flowering make it ideal for modern mixed borders, bringing cheerful elegance and dependable performance to the summer garden.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Flower Colour: Light pink
• Flowering Period: Early to late summer
• Foliage: Narrow, medium-green leaves in a compact clump
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to moderately fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Pink Candles' is ideal for front-of-border placements, pollinator gardens, and mixed sunny beds where vertical bloom and soft colour are desired. Loved by bees and butterflies, it provides long-season nectar and adds form without overwhelming smaller companions. Drought tolerant once established, it blends seamlessly into cottage, contemporary, and prairie-style plantings.

Companion Plants: Pair with the deep violet spires of Salvia 'May Night', the golden mounds of Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise', and the cool-toned foliage of Festuca 'Beyond Blue' for a bright, structured, and pollinator-rich planting that performs from early summer into fall.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom. Cut back in late fall or early spring. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

History: Part of a newer generation of compact, colourful speedwells, 'Pink Candles' was selected for its strong vertical bloom, floriferous habit, and garden-ready stature—offering soft colour with the durability Veronica is known for.

Final Thoughts: Fresh, floriferous, and perfectly poised, Veronica 'Pink Candles' brings a gentle vertical accent to sunny borders—an easy-care perennial that brightens the garden and supports pollinators all season long.