Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’

Veronica ‘Red Fox’

A compact, nectar-rich perennial with elegant rosy-red flower spikes that brighten borders through summer.

Slender spires of soft rosy-red flowers rise above tidy green foliage, creating a graceful vertical accent in sunny borders. The blooms open gradually from the base upwards, providing weeks of colour and a reliable source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. Its refined habit makes it especially useful for weaving colour through mixed perennial plantings.

Veronica ‘Red Fox’ thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and forms a neat clump that returns reliably each year. It is perfect for the front or middle of borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings. Once established it is easy to care for, and deadheading can encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season.

Specifications

• Plant type: Hardy perennial

• Flower colour: Rosy red

• Flowering period: June to August

• Height: approx. 40–50 cm

• Spread: approx. 30–40 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates poorer soils once established

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK

• Pollinator friendly: Yes, loved by bees

Note for Isle of Wight planting
Veronica performs beautifully in the Isle of Wight’s sunny, free-draining gardens and coastal conditions. It copes well with lighter soils and sea breezes, making it a reliable choice for long-lasting summer colour in island borders.

Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range

• Nepeta ‘Blue Wonder’, soft blue flowers and aromatic foliage that contrast beautifully with the red spikes

• Achillea ‘Lilac Beauty’, flat lilac flower heads that attract pollinators and echo the airy meadow style

• Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, upright ornamental grass adding structure and movement behind the flowers

• Erigeron ‘Lavender Lady’, clouds of daisy flowers that soften planting around the base

🌟 The Green Standard Tip
Cut the first flower spikes back once they fade. Veronica often rewards you with a second flush of flowers later in the summer, extending colour and nectar for pollinators.