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Veronica 'White Wands' PP27632 CPBR5822 (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Spike Speedwell
MAGIC SHOW Spike Speedwell have long, narrow flower spikes that look like colorful wands—and ‘White Wands’ is the perfect neutral white color if you’d like to combine with brightly colored annuals, like SUPERTUNIA.
‘White Wands’ is the perfect height to plant behind your low-growing perennials, but if front of your shrubs, and will bloom from midsummer into late summer. Honeybees, hummingbirds, and butterflies delight in their sweet nectar. The dark green, glossy linear leaves display better disease resistance than older Veronica. Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant.
This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types. Amending soils, especially very heavy and light types, with generous amounts of organic matter will result in improved performance. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun. Deadheading will promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
Height: 14.0-16.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Midsummer, Rebloomer, Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Small
Veronica 'White Wands' is a stunning perennial that produces long, narrow spikes of pure white flowers. This variety is part of the Magic Show® series, known for its impeccable habit, showy blossoms, and significantly better disease resistance than other Veronica varieties. The flowers bloom from mid to late summer, opening from the base upward and swaying gracefully above the foliage. The lush, dark green leaves are glossy and linear, providing an attractive contrast to the brilliant white flower spikes and maintaining their color from spring to frost. This compact plant is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or containers, and it also makes an exceptional cut flower. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to any pollinator garden. Veronica 'White Wands' is also a good choice for rain gardens.
Veronica 'White Wands' is a clump-forming perennial with an upright growth habit. It typically grows to a height of 14-16 inches and a width of 16-20 inches. The bloom time is from mid to late summer, with flowers emerging as green spikes that transition into wands of brilliant white. This Veronica boasts an exceptionally long blooming period and reblooming ability, keeping it in color long after other Veronica varieties have stopped flowering. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
- Botanical Name: Veronica 'White Wands' (Spike Speedwell)
- Common Name: Spike Speedwell
- Native Region: Not native to North America
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
- Mature Size: 14-16 inches high, 16-20 inches wide
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
- Hardiness Zones:4-8
Planting: Veronica 'White Wands' thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. However, it will flower best in full sun. It prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0. When planting, space the plants 16-20 inches apart to ensure adequate air circulation and room for growth. The ideal planting time is spring or fall, and the planting depth should be even with the base of the plant. For optimal rooting and growing, maintain a temperature of 65-72°F.
Care: Veronica 'White Wands' is a low-maintenance plant that is fairly pest and disease-free. It is attractive to butterflies but resistant to deer.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during the first growing season, but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.
- Pruning: Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering. To keep tidy plants, shear back by 1/2 after flowering. If not cut back in summer, prune down to basal growth in late autumn.
- Fertilizing: Veronica 'White Wands' is not a heavy feeder and does not require regular applications of fertilizer when planted in fertile soil. If the soil is poor, fertilize once in the spring with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer, following the label instructions.
Veronica 'White Wands' is a beautiful and versatile perennial that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden. Its long-lasting white flower spikes, compact growth habit, and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. This adaptable plant thrives in a variety of settings, including borders, containers, mass plantings, and cut flower arrangements. Pollinators will rejoice at the discovery of 'White Wands' sweet nectar, and its deer resistance adds to its appeal. Consider pairing Veronica 'White Wands' with Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snowcap'), reblooming daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'), or Adriatic bellflowers (Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold') for a captivating display. With its versatility and charm, Veronica 'White Wands' is sure to become a favorite in your garden.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Huge bare root plants, fantastic value
My reviews of the bare-root plants are all the same: I've received several shipments, and all of them have been nothing but enormous, healthy rootstocks which seem to perform far superior to most 1-gallon plants one can find in local nurseries, at usually much lower cost.
