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HEBE 'Wiri Charm'

Commonly known as Shrubby veronica

Bright rose-purple flowers over a long period

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

£13.50 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - spear-shaped 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 - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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 -