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HEBE
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
All Flower JUN-OCT
Now classed as VERONICA by RHS.
Genus of about 100 species of evergreen shrubs from a wide variety of habitats ranging from rocky sites and cliffs to scrub and grassland.
They are found from coastal areas to mountain regions, mainly in New Zealand, but also in S. E. Australia, New Guinea and South America.
Can be used as hedging and ground cover in milder, coastal areas and are good container subjects. The "whipcord" types are ideal for rock gardens.
Butterflies are attracted to the tubular flowers in shades of white to pink, blue, purple or red.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, Phytophthora root rot, downy mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Evergreen
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPale mauve, fading to white -
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Gold variegated
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilPoor to moderately fertile
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hebe - Growing Guide
