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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
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Height1.3m (4½ft)
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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)
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Partial shade
HEBE 'Blue Gem'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowH. x franciscana 'Blue Gem'. Syn. H. latifolia. Wildlife plant - insects. Can be used as an informal hedgePests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, Phytophthora root rot, downy mildewPlace of originGarden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilPoor to moderately fertileNeutral to alkaline soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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