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HEBE pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
Denser more rounded habit than 'Pagei' with grey-green leaves
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Evergreen4-ranked, leathery leaves to 1.5cm (½in) long
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Height30cm (12in) -
Spread50-60cm (20-24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.denser, more rounded habit than 'Pagei' .
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Partial shade
HEBE pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, downy mildew, Phytophthora root rot.
Place of originNew Zealand. -
Flower ShapeSpikesDense, axillary spikes to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilPoor to moderately fertileNeutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Hebe - Growing Guide
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30cm (12in)
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50-60cm (20-24in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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