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Veronica Verdi Crème ('Humdime') (PBR)
hebe
This charming ‘hebe’, perfect for containers or border edges, is a delight for smaller gardens, balconies, or courtyards, given its...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
This charming ‘hebe’, perfect for containers or border edges, is a delight for smaller gardens, balconies, or courtyards, given its compact size. With its tri-coloured foliage in shades of yellow, green, and cream, ‘Verdi Crème’ forms a neat, mounded shape that captivates the eye year-round. In late spring and early summer, delicate racemes of white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink, adorn the plant, attracting pollinators and curious gazes alike.
Its half-hardy nature requires protection in temperatures below -5°C, making a sheltered, sunny spot with neutral to alkaline soil an ideal home.
Its half-hardy nature requires protection in temperatures below -5°C, making a sheltered, sunny spot with neutral to alkaline soil an ideal home.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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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 Verdi Creme ('Humdime') (PBR):
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.
