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Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica

Hebe diosmifolia
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub

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I planted this little Hebe diosmifolia in a very large pot 3 years ago, it is very light and the delicate flowering is a rather pale blue mauve. A year ago, I added a beautiful dark blue rosemary and I am very happy with the overall look as the flowerings are staggered and the pot is always pleasant to look at. The shoot is quite slow, but this year, I will have a beautiful flowering; for now, the rosemary is taking the spotlight. Patience is needed in the garden.

Mireille. Gironde, 14/10/2024

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An evergreen Veronica with a spreading habit, interesting for its natural appearance and relative hardiness. Dark green foliage adorned with mauve to white flower spikes, particularly delicate. Cultivate in open ground in mild climates, in humus-rich, light soil. Elsewhere, it is preferable to cultivate it in a pot and store indoors during winter. A charming veronica!
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Hebe diosmifolia is a botanical shrub that will charm plant enthusiasts with its natural style. This species, which looks very different from the traditional, somewhat rigid plants sold in pots for All Saints' Day, has a dense and spreading habit, slightly languid, and fine, dark green foliage which is very elegant. Delicate in appearance, it offers long summer flowering in slender spikes composed of light, white flowers with mauve highlights. This shrub, native to New Zealand, fears heavy frosts and particularly appreciates mild coastal climates. It will find its place in a large rockery or exotic shrub bed. It can also be grown in pots and stored during winter in colder regions.

Hebe diosmifolia belongs to the family Plantaginaceae, like its perennial veronica cousins. This plant is a botanical species native to New Zealand, specifically the North Island, a mountainous region with a predominantly oceanic climate. This shrub has delicate, slender branches that are slightly arched or prostrate, giving it a spreading habit that is wider than it is tall. It grows quite quickly, reaching a height of about 60 cm (24 in) with a diameter of 80 cm (1 ft). The brown branches bear evergreen foliage composed of slender, entire, finely incised, leathery leaves that are 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long. They are arranged regularly, almost on a single plane on the branches. The flowering period is from June to September, or even October depending on the climate. The short, globose flower spikes appear at the ends of the branches. They are composed of small, star-shaped flowers that are white with pale lavender highlights, adorned with protruding stamens. This shrub has a lifespan of about 10 years in well-drained, poor soil.

With relatively slow growth and hardiness down to -10°C, Hebes are generally grouped with perennial plants because their use is more similar to these than to shrubs. The diosmifolia species, on the other hand, has sufficient growth and a natural appearance to be included, in mild climates, among small flowering shrubs. Its foliage pairs well with myrtles and Leptospermum. Its summer flowers complement buddleias, in a mix of colours, as does their foliage, which is sometimes silver-tinged. In a seaside garden it blends in well in a large rockery or on a planted slope. It can be paired with e.g. Escallonias, rosemary, Ceanothus, and creeping conifers, compact tritomas, or even with shrubby salvias. Elsewhere, Hebes can be grown in large pots on the terrace and stored in a bright, unheated space during winter.

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Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica (Flowering) Flowering
Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica (Foliage) Foliage
Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 5 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hebe

Species

diosmifolia

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub

Origin

Oceania

Product reference833431

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Planting and care

Hebe diosmifolia is preferably planted in spring in a cool climate, or in October in warmer, not too arid regions. It prefers a sunny site and well-drained, even sandy, light, slightly chalky, sufficiently deep and well-loosened soils, remaining just moist in summer. This plant tolerates sea spray fairly well, more than 100 m (330 ft) from the shore. In gardens with heavy soils and a wet climate, Hebes should be reserved for rockeries or sloping banks. It enjoys a rich soil that is always well-drained. In the colder regions of Northern Europe it is necessary to protect these shrubs during winter or cultivate them in pots, bringing them indoors during periods of freezing weather. As they grow, a hedge trimmer can be useful to maintain a dense and compact habit and a tidy appearance. Prune in March-April, at the start of vegetation, removing up to two thirds from the length of the branches.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-draining, sandy or loamy, low in limestone.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune heavily in March-April, at the end of winter as the growing season starts: remove up to two-thirds off the length of the branches. Also lightly prune after flowering to maintain a well-branched and compact habit and a tidy appearance.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, July to August
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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