Veronicastrum 'Fascination'
"Culver's root"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
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Description
Charm and elegance! These are two words to describe this hardy perennial. Veronicastrum 'Fascination' is aptly named too, as, in mid-summer, its long spikes of pink-mauve flowers are held on upright stems—and these stems are much darker than the flowers, so there is a wonderful colour contrast. Another good word to describe this plant is tall, because a young plant can easily achieve 120cm in its first year, but thereafter could reach 180cm, which makes it suitable for placing towards the rear of a border.
The deep green leaves have an attractive reddish tinge. But this plant is deciduous, so the leaves will drop in autumn; then, against the sky, its leafless silhouette – especially with dried seedheads—remains a fascination well into winter! Veronicastrum 'Fascination' loves an open, sunny position, but it will accept part shade as well. As the flower spikes go over, cutting back the stems will help prolong the flowering season.
Finally, if you are a flower arranger, the dried seedheads can be most impressive in indoor arrangements.
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 'Fascination'
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Flower colour
Purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1.2-1.5m
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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 the Veronicastrum 'Fascination' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Culver's root" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery 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. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
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 until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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