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HEBE albicans
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
Dense rounded shrub with glaucous leaves and spikes of white flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Plant Details
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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, Phytophthora root rot, downy mildew. -
Place of origin
New Zealand (South Island) -
Evergreengrey-green leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long
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White
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RacemesShort, terminal racemes 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) long
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Tubular
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, mound-forming, spreading shrub.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
90cm (36in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderSuitable for small gardens
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilPrefers moderately fertile soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Partial shade
Hebe - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
