HEBE x franciscana 'Variegata'
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HEBE x franciscana 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
('Silver Queen') - a spreading bushy shrub ideal for window boxes. Leaves edged creamy-white and violet flower spikes
£15.00 each
Large
£35.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, Phytophthora root rot, downy mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Evergreen4-ranked, fleshy leaves 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
RacemesDense, axillary racemes 5-8cm (2-3in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver variegatedCreamy white
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
60-120cm (2-4ft) -
Spread
60-120cm (2-4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, rounded shrub. Produces flowers 1cm (½in) across
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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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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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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilPoor or moderately fertile
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60-120cm (2-4ft)
60-120cm (2-4ft)
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