Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
With its long-lasting flower spikes, Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell is ideal for extending the flowering season. Displaying tall purple blooms that can be up to one foot in length, this perennial veronica blooms continuously from early summer into midseason. It’s one of the longest-blooming speedwell varieties you can plant, bringing a cheerful display to borders or mixed perennial beds. Growing to only 16 inches high, it is well suited to smaller spots and being pollinator-friendly will attract all manner of bees and butterflies to the garden.
The Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell is tolerant to both deer and salty air, making it perfect for both rural and seaside locations alike. Originating from Europe and Asia, this speedwell is hardy and can be grown in zones 4 through 8. With its compact and mound-forming habit, ‘Ever After’ is ideally suited for growing along a path or border, but is equally happy in a container.
Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell Care
For the showiest blooms, this veronica is best grown in a spot where it can get around 6 hours of sun a day. It can tolerate some partial shade, although flowering may not be as impressive when grown in full sun. Although it prefers fertile and well-drained soil, this plant will tolerate most soil types. With average moisture requirements, regular watering is needed to keep this plant looking its best during the summer months. If grown in fertile soil, any extra fertilization is not usually necessary.
Deadheading or shearing the flowers off once bloomed will help encourage new spikes. Come winter and once the foliage has died back, the foliage can be cut back to just above soil level. In colder areas, any pot-grown plants can be moved to an unheated greenhouse or cold frame to avoid the worst of the winter weather.
Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell Spacing
In the right conditions, Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell can grow to a height of 14-16 inches and spread of 16-20 inches. When planting this perennial as part of a group or row, a spacing of 16-20 inches is recommended. If planting in a container, choose a pot at least 10 inches wide so the roots can develop fully and the upright flower spikes can shine.
Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 14 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 16 - 20 Inches |
| Spacing: 16 - 20 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Lavender Blue |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Magic Show® Ever After Spike Speedwell |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Veronica MAGIC SHOW® 'Ever After' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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