Hebe ochracea 'James Stirling' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hebe 'James Stirling' (Hebe ochracea) is a shrub-like, dense garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from July to August. In a sunny to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hebe armstrongii.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Hebe 'James Stirling' is shrub-like and dense in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 white flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Tubs, group planting