Planting and Growing hebe 'First Light'
| 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 | 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 'First Light'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hebe 'First Light'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hebe 'First Light'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for hebe 'First Light'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for hebe 'First Light'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize hebe 'First Light'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune hebe 'First Light'?
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 'First Light'?
Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or autumn. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Learn more →How to Transplant hebe 'First Light'?
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Learn more →How to Care for hebe 'First Light' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant hebe 'First Light'?
Suits a range of well-drained soils, but best grown in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, in sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Needs winter protection in cold winters
Learn more →How to Repot hebe 'First Light'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest hebe 'First Light'?
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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 'First Light'
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