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HEBE 'Mrs Winder'
Commonly known as veronica
Small green leaves on reddish stems with new growth tingeded purple. Colour intensifies in colder weather. Small purple-blue flowers in summer, though not prolific.
£14.50
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Good to know
Syn Hebe 'Waikiki', Veronica 'Waikiki' -
Ornamental barkReddish stems
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, downy mildew, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus -
Evergreen
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple blue flowers -
Racemes
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Australian / New Zealand
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Border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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RedReddish brown, turning darker in winter
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Pinnate
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Height
0.5–1 metres -
Spread
1–1.5 metres
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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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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