Snow Candles is a hybrid perennial flowering plant native to Eurasia. Concept Plants developed this cultivar for its abundant white flowers and disease resistance. It offers an upright habit of 8-12" tall and 10-16" wide, with white flower spikes from June through September. Perennial in zone 4-8, this plant flourishes in full sun with little water. Create attractive borders, butterfly gardens, and containers by growing this variety alongside Bubblegum Candles and Ronica Blue.
Snow Candles Selling Tips
Sell Snow Candles to customers looking for a low-maintenance perennial for borders or containers. This upright, compact Veronica variety is easy to care for, attracts pollinators, does well in full sun or partial shade, and keeps a tidy appearance. It is disease resistant and has no serious pest problems. Its tall spikes of tiny white flowers bloom from June through September. It needs little more than consistent water to flourish. Create a pleasant cottage garden by pairing Snow Candles with Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Geum, Festuca, Echinacea, and Phlox.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-16" apart in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
2. Water once a week or more often in dry weather. Fertilize once a month during the summer.
3. Deadhead spikes to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back dead foliage in early spring before new leaves emerge.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Snow Candles, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, light feed (100-150 ppm N), an EC of 0.8-1.0, and average daily temperatures of 68 degrees. This plant doesn't require pinching and will respond to Paclobutrazol. This plant isn't prone to pests or disease.
Flowering
White flower spikes bloom in June through September.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
Use a Paclobutrazol drench at 1-2 ppm if needed.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
This plant is disease resistant and not prone to signficant disease.
Planting Snow Candles Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Veronica Snow Candles Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 8-10 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Summer |
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| Color | White |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 8-12 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 60 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 4-8 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | Yes |
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