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Heliohebe hulkeana


Heliohebe hulkeana

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Bushy shrub with long branches. Oblong glossy dark green leaves with reddish margins. In spring beautiful large branched sprays of pale lilac flowers make a great show. It will grow in sun or semi-shade, best in well drained soil, in a warm site. Hardy to exposed and coastal sites. Will not grow well in a humid climate. Occurs naturally in Marlborough. Lightly prune to shape. Remove old flower heads for best results. A treasure.

 
Genus
Heliohebe
Species   hulkeana
Cultivar  

Common name
Hebe, New Zealand Lilac

Family name
Scrophulariaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Avoid humid conditions / Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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