Hebe 'Mrs Winder' (Veronica)

£9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: August and September
Flower colour: violet-blue
Other features: dark green leaves, red-purple when young
Hardiness: frost hardy
In late summer, violet-blue flowers appear on purplish-brown shoots above the attractive foliage. The green leaves are tinged with red and purple when young, and have prominent, brown-purple midribs. This medium sized, rounded shrub is ideal for a well-drained border in sun or part shade. It's particularly suitable for urban or coastal gardens since it tolerates urban pollution and salt-laden air. Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring.

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