Hebe 'Blue Clouds' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Strauchveronika 'Blue Clouds' (hebe) is a bushy, evergreen garden plant with decorative, lanceolate, dark green leaves. It also bears light blue flowers in April. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Strauchveronika 'Blue Clouds' are dark green, lanceolate. With its purple-violet foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden. Potted plants are best overwintered in a frost-free, bright place.

Growth
Strauchveronika 'Blue Clouds' is bushy in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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
The light blue flowers appear in April.

Use
Tubs, group planting, balcony/patio