Hebe rakaiensis
shrubby veronica
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June and July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring
One of the most popular hebes, this has clusters of large, white flowers in early and mid-summer and glossy, fresh, green leaves. This tough, rounded, evergreen shrub forms a neat hummock, and will lend structure to a mixed border or oriental-style garden. It is salt and pollution tolerant and is therefore suitable for city or coastal gardens.
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bearded iris
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evergreen azalea
Sumptuous soft pink blooms
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