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VERONICASTRUM virginicum 'Fascination'
Commonly known as Culver's root
Dense, slender, branched spikes of small, violet-blue flowers
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DeciduousLance-shaped to inversely lance-shaped, pointed, toothed, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, in whorls of 3-7
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BlueViolet blue -
Height1.8m (6ft) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect, usually hairless perennial with unbranched stems. Produces flowers 7mm (¼in) long with protruding stamens in slender terminal and axillary racemes
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Partial shade
VERONICASTRUM virginicum 'Fascination'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesDowny mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot
Place of originNorth America (Ontario to Texas) -
Flower ShapeRacemesTubular
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Veronicastrum virginicum - Growing Guide
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1.8m (6ft)
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45cm (18in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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