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hebe 'Blue Gem' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hebe 'Blue Gem'

Veronica 'Blue Gem' (H)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

An evergreen reaching a height of 1.3m, with a rounded, but loosley spreading habit. The oval to ellipse-shaped leaves are light to mid-green and are almost succulent in texture. Light mauve flowers bloom from summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade with protection from cold, drying winds.

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Cultivars will not come true. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or autumn with added bottom heat

Pests

Susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot and a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenancePatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy