HEBE 'Wiri Cloud'
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HEBE 'Wiri Cloud'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
Pink flowers over a long period during summer. Compact small bushy shrub
£15.00 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. New Zealand. Jack Hobbs, Auckland Regional Botanic Garden -
Evergreenmid-green leaves to about 1cm (½in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Neat, rounded shrub. Flowers fade to pale pink as they age.
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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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soilPoor or moderately fertile, moist but well drained.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
40cm (16in)
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