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Rakai hebe | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Rakai hebe

Veronica rakaiensis (H)

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A compact, rounded evergreen small shrub to 90cm in height, with small, bright green leaves and short spikes of white flowers from early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade and is tolerant of some pollution

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

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

A leaf spot and a downy mildew may be a problem. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years