hebe 'Emerald Gem'

How to Grow and Care for hebe 'Emerald Gem'

hebe 'Emerald Gem' · Veronica 'Emerald Gem'
Also known as: hebe 'Emerald Green'

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade with protection from cold, drying winds. Tolerant of some pollution and can also be grown in a cool glasshouse in a loam-based compost with shade from hot sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hebe 'Emerald Gem'

hebe 'Emerald Gem'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade with protection from cold, drying winds. Tolerant of some pollution and can also be grown in a cool glasshouse in a loam-based compost with shade from hot sun

How to Water hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

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What Soil Is Best for hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate hebe 'Emerald 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

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How to Transplant hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

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How to Care for hebe 'Emerald Gem' in Winter?

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How to Plant hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

Grows well in poor to moderately fertile soil in sun or partials shade with protection from cold, drying winds. Tolerant of some pollution and can also be grown in a cool glasshouse in a loam-based compost with shade from hot sun

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How to Repot hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

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How to Harvest hebe 'Emerald Gem'?

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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

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The Toxicity of hebe 'Emerald Gem'

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Attributes of hebe 'Emerald Gem'

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Veronica 'Emerald Gem'
Genus
Veronica
Family
Plantaginaceae
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