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Hebe vernicosa - Shrubby Veronica

Hebe vernicosa
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub, Varnished Hebe

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Compact bush with glossy leaves, highlighting white flowers in summer. For dressing up your rockeries and pots, as well as your flowerbeds.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Hebe vernicosa, a type of Shrubby Veronica, is an evergreen bush. It has a lovely compact habit and glossy leaves which highlight its white flowers in summer. For dressing up your rockeries, pots, and borders.

Hebe vernicosa belongs to the family of Plantaginaceae. It has a compact, spreading, and dense habit. At maturity, this Speedwell shrub will reach 50 cm (20 in) in height and 90 cm (35 in) in spread. The glossy dark green foliage is composed of densely arranged oval leaves on its stems, making it particularly decorative in addition to being evergreen. During the months of June and July this bush offers beautiful white flowers in spikes at the top of its stems.

This Hebe, hardy down to -7°C (19.4 °F), requires full sun or partial shade. It likes rich or poor, moist, and not too acidic soils. Its average hardiness will require winter protection and good drainage, especially in more northern regions.

Hebe vernicosa pairs well with perennials such as phlox, daylilies, or geraniums. In pots or in front of borders, this Hebe will elegantly add structure to your garden.

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Hebe vernicosa - Shrubby Veronica (Flowering) Flowering
Hebe vernicosa - Shrubby Veronica (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

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

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Hebe

Species

vernicosa

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub, Varnished Hebe

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7816551

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Planting and care

In gardens with 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. Avoid pruning this small Shrubby Veronica; however it is advisable to clean the Hebe of faded blooms once flowering is over. Remove any dead branches to preserve its compact habit.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
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, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs protection
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