HEBE 'Wiri Charm'

Commonly known as Shrubby veronica

Bright rose-purple flowers over a long period

HEBE 'Wiri Charm'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£13.50 each

Available Early Spring 2022

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen
Leaves 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long.
Purple Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Rose purple
Height
75cm (30in)
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Compact small and bushy
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features
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 Gardens
Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Lanceolate see photos above
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
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - poor to moderately fertile
Neutral to alkaline soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly