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hebe 'Jewel of the Nile' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hebe 'Jewel of the Nile'

Veronica 'Jewel of the Nile'^PBR (H/v)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy evergreen shrub producing glossy, yellow-green leaves with pinkish-purple edges. Fragrant, pale to mid pink flowers are produced in the summer. Provides welcome colour to the garden during the colder months of the year when little else is in flower

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, full sun is best as too much shade could affect variegation. Keep sheltered away from the worst of the weather. May require winter protection in cold areas

Pruning

Pruning group 9, winter damage may need removing after a harsh winter

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer for home use

Pests

Maybe susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Maybe susceptible to leaf spots and downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years