{"product_id":"veronica-red-fox-red-speedwell-perennial-rose-pink-flower-spikes-pollinator-plant-deer-resistant-1-gallon-live-plant","title":"Veronica 'Red Fox' | Red Speedwell Perennial | Rose Pink Flower Spikes | Pollinator \u0026 Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeronica spicata 'Red Fox'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long-blooming herbaceous perennial known for its deep rose to fuchsia-pink flower spikes that appear from mid-summer through early fall. This compact Speedwell grows upright up to 24 inches tall, adding vertical interest to garden borders while attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun and well-drained soil, \u003cstrong\u003eRed Fox Speedwell\u003c\/strong\u003e is drought tolerant once established and suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4–8. It is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a reliable choice for various garden settings including cottage gardens, rock gardens, perennial borders, walkways, and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eVeronica spicata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Fox'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Deep Rose Pink to Fuchsia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Height: Up to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Season: Mid-Summer through Early Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, Slowly Spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Needs: Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: USDA 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics: Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Long Blooming, Drought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeadow and naturalized plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalvia 'Caradonna'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOphiopogon 'Nigrescens'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoreopsis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian Sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in well-drained soil in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent flower spikes to encourage reblooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back in early spring for vigorous new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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