Veronicastrum 'Cupid'
"Culver's root"
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Description
For glorious summer spikes of purple/blue/deep lilac, look no further than Veronicastrum 'Cupid'. It's a tall, herbaceous perennial to 90-120cm, with twists of narrow, dark green, pointed leaves. Throughout summer and early autumn, long candelabra-like flower spikes are topped by beautiful, richly coloured blooms. Veronicastrum 'Cupid' is a gloriously thick and stocky plant, and the flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. They are also excellent for cutting.
Known as Culver’s root, veronicastrums are outstanding plants from eastern North America. Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid' has been refined by breeders, who have created a plant that deserves a special spot in any sunny border. For best results, grow 'Cupid' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. If you deadhead the spent blooms, you will encourage flowering for even longer. Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in autumn. And, even better, after a few years, clumps may be easily divided to give you many more plants; do this in early spring.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Cupid'
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Flower colour
Purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1.2-1.8m
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Established spread
70cm-1m
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Useful information
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Soak your Veronicastrum 'Cupid' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Culver's root" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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