HEBE albicans 'Red Edge'
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HEBE albicans 'Red Edge'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
Dense blue-grey leaves margined red in winter. Lilac-white flowers
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, downy mildew, Phytophthora root rot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin.UK. G. Hutchins. County Park Nursery. Essex. -
EvergreenLeaves to 2cm (¾in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac white -
RacemesShort, terminal racemes to 3cm (1¼in) long
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Tubular
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Australian / New Zealand
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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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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
45cm (18in) -
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.Compact, mound forming shrub.
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilPrefers poor to moderately fertile
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
60cm (24in)
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Hebe - Growing Guide
