Hebe andersonii 'Katrina' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Anderson's hebe 'Katrina' (Hebe x andersonii) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its purple flowers appear from August to September. The dark green leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Anderson's hebe 'Katrina' reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Anderson's hebe 'Katrina' are dark green, egg-shaped and have a creamy white edge.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Tasks
- Watering during the growing season: weekly from April to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Hebe x andersonii 'Katrina' forms purple flowers from August.

Use
Tubs, group planting, conservatory