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HEBE 'Wiri Charm'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
Bright rose-purple flowers over a long period
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - spear-shaped leaves 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - rose purple
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Height - 75cm (30in)
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Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact small and bushy
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, downy mildew, Phytophthora root rot
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Place of origin - garden origin. New Zealand. Jack Hobbs, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - poor to moderately fertile
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Hebe - Growing Guide
75cm (30in)
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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.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00

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