Planting and Growing hebe 'Blue Gem'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hebe 'Blue Gem'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for hebe 'Blue Gem'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Cultivars will not come true. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or autumn with added bottom heat
Learn more →How to Transplant hebe 'Blue Gem'?
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Learn more →How to Care for hebe 'Blue Gem' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant hebe 'Blue Gem'?
Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade with protection from cold, drying winds.
Learn more →How to Repot hebe 'Blue Gem'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest hebe 'Blue Gem'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of hebe 'Blue Gem'
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