HEBE 'Blue Gem'
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HEBE 'Blue Gem'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica, Shrubby veronica
Compact habit with mauve flowers
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
H. x franciscana 'Blue Gem'. Syn. H. latifolia. Wildlife plant - insects. Can be used as an informal hedge -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, Phytophthora root rot, downy mildew -
Place of origin
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Evergreen4-ranked, fleshy, light to mid-green leaves 2.5-7cm (1-2¾in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
1.3m (4½ft) -
Spread
1.3m (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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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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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilPoor to 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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Mature Size1.3m (4½ft)
1.3m (4½ft)
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