Snow Candles Spike Speedwell

Snow Candles Spike Speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Snow Candles')

Snow Candles Spike Speedwell is a compact perennial that packs crisp white flower spikes into a small footprint for easy summer color. Its tidy mound stays neat at the front of the border, helping beds look finished without crowding neighboring plants. The bright blooms lift the look of mixed plantings and bring steady pollinator activity through the warm season. If you want clean, reliable color with a controlled habit, this speedwell fits almost anywhere.

Distinctive Features

This selection forms a dense, low mound of dark green, toothed foliage topped with short, bright white flower spikes that bloom from early summer into late summer. The habit is compact and clump-forming, so it reads as a crisp edge plant rather than a sprawling filler. Flower spikes stand upright for a polished look and also make excellent cut stems for small arrangements. With sun, drainage, and a quick trim after flowering, it stays tidy and can keep producing fresh bloom.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to part shade, with best flowering and the tightest habit in full sun.
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil is ideal, and avoid sites that stay wet or waterlogged.
• Water: Moderate water, keeping moisture consistent during establishment and watering during drought for best bloom.
• USDA Zones: Zones 4 to 8.
• Mature Size: About 8 to 10 inches tall and about 10 to 12 inches wide.
• Bloom Season: Early summer to late summer.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Plant a tight drift near the front of a sunny bed so the clean white spikes create a clear seasonal highlight.
• Border Front: Use along paths and edges for tidy, upright color that stays out of walkways.
• Containers: Grow in pots where the compact mound stays balanced and the white bloom reads bright and crisp.
• White Gardens: Combine with silver foliage and white bloomers for a clean, coordinated look through summer.
• Pollinator Plantings: Add to sunny beds to support bees and butterflies during the bloom window.
• Mass Planting: Repeat in clusters to create a stronger block of white and a more designed look.

Low Maintenance Care

• Deadheading: Trim spent flower spikes after the first flush to encourage more bloom and keep the plant tidy.
• Watering: Water during dry spells to maintain steady flowering and reduce stress in full sun.
• Drainage: Keep crowns out of soggy soil to support longevity and cleaner growth.
• Cutback: Cut stems back in late fall or in early spring before new growth begins.
• Division: Divide clumps every few years if the center thins or if you want to expand the planting.

Why Choose Snow Candles Spike Speedwell?

• Clean White Color: Bright spikes freshen mixed plantings and pair easily with any palette.
• Compact Habit: Stays neat and clump-forming, making it easy to place in tight borders.
• Long Summer Bloom: Flowers through the warm season, especially with simple trimming after bloom.
• Cut Flower Value: Upright spikes are easy to cut for small, clean arrangements.
• Deer Tolerance: Often browsed less than many soft-leaved perennials in mixed plantings.

If you want a compact perennial that keeps borders looking crisp, Snow Candles Spike Speedwell is a dependable choice. Give it sun, consistent moisture, and good drainage, then trim after flowering to keep it looking sharp. Planted in groups or repeated along an edge, it delivers a clean, intentional look that holds through summer.