Veronica spicata Rotfuchs

Veronica spicata 'Rofuchs', sometimes called 'Red Fox' and also known as spiked speedwell, is a small sun-loving perennial that bears many spikes with star-shaped flowers in shades of red and soft fuchsia pink in early summer.

A dense-rooted perennial, Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs' is a small sun-loving perennial. It has deciduous, ovate leaves with a lovely greyish-green colour and finely toothed edges.

In summer, from July to August, it produces flowers with star-shaped petals in an indefinable colour: a mix of red and soft fuchsia pink. These flowers are gathered on upright spikes that reach a height of 30cm (12in).

This compact variety should be planted in well-drained soil, even rocky and limestone soil, preferably in full sun. Veronica Rotfuchs is very useful for dressing the base of shrub roses or as a border in a dry bed or rock garden, paired with monardas, stipas, phlox, or phlomis.