Hebe vernicosa - P10.5

Description
The Varnished hebe (Hebe vernicosa) is a compact, roundish garden plant that produces blue-violet flowers. They appear from May to July. The Varnished hebe also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Varnished hebe are dark green, egg-shaped.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Varnished hebe is compact and rounded 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 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 blue-violet flowers appear from May to July.

Use
Tubs, group planting