HEBE 'Wiri Joy'
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HEBE 'Wiri Joy'
Commonly known as Shrubby veronica
Pink
£14.50
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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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, downy mildew, Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. Jack Hobbs, Auckland Botanic Gardens -
EvergreenGlossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Purple-pink -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
80cm (32in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightNeat, compact shrub. Produces clusters of tiny 4-petalled flowers
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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
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
80cm (32in)
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