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hebe 'Great Orme'

Veronica 'Great Orme' (H)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

Acompact, rounded evergreen shrub to 1.2m, rather open in habit, with narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers small, bright pink fading to white, in dense spikes

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

A leaf spot and a downy mildew may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years