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HEBE 'Blue Gem'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica, Shrubby veronica
Compact habit with mauve flowers
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Evergreen4-ranked, fleshy, light to mid-green leaves 2.5-7cm (1-2¾in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height1.3m (4½ft) -
Spread1.3m (4½ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub. Produces flowers in dense, axillary racemes 5-8cm (2-3in) long
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 sunShelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
HEBE 'Blue Gem'
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Additional Features
Good to knowH. x franciscana 'Blue Gem'. Syn. H. latifolia. Wildlife plant - insects. Can be used as an informal hedge
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, Phytophthora root rot, downy mildew
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblanceolate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilPoor to moderately fertileNeutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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
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