Veronica 'Mint Chocolate'
hebe Mint Chocolate
Great for beginners (and chocolate lovers!) this evergreen shrub with sumptuous, dark, cocoa coloured, purple-toned leaves is easy to grow,...
2 litre pot
£19.99
available to order from spring 2027
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Plant description
Great for beginners (and chocolate lovers!) this evergreen shrub with sumptuous, dark, cocoa coloured, purple-toned leaves is easy to grow, offering year-round interest. Veronica ‘Mint Chocolate’ is richly adorned with vivid mauve-purple flowers that are highly prized by bees and other pollinating insects, and not ‘after-eight’ pm on a summer's evening!
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Veronica Mint Chocolate:
Plant in well-drained soil with added well-rotted compost to improve fertility and structure. Incorporating mycorrhizal fungi at planting helps establish strong root growth.
Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot in a sheltered position, as hebes prefer warm, protected locations. Water regularly until established, then they become more drought-tolerant and require minimal care except in very dry summers where additional irrigation will support leaf and flower development.
Pruning is usually unnecessary, but you can remove misplaced or frost-damaged branches in late spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as hebes may not regrow from bare stems. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote flowering and overall health.
In colder regions, mulch around the base in autumn to offer some winter protection. Protect the foliage with horticutural fleece if severe or prolonged frost is forecast.
Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot in a sheltered position, as hebes prefer warm, protected locations. Water regularly until established, then they become more drought-tolerant and require minimal care except in very dry summers where additional irrigation will support leaf and flower development.
Pruning is usually unnecessary, but you can remove misplaced or frost-damaged branches in late spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as hebes may not regrow from bare stems. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote flowering and overall health.
In colder regions, mulch around the base in autumn to offer some winter protection. Protect the foliage with horticutural fleece if severe or prolonged frost is forecast.
