hebe 'Magic Summer'

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A compact, bushy shrub. The variegated foliage is greyish green with fine white margins . Young shoots are overflushed reddish-purple. Flowers in summer are in dense racemes of lavender-blue

Scientific classification

Species: hebe 'Magic Summer' (Veronica 'Magic Summer')
Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of hebe 'Magic Summer'

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Quick identification of hebe 'Magic Summer'

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hebe 'Magic Summer' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Clear out any dead or frost damaged stems or branches and lightly trim to shape in spring by cutting back to a bud. Remove spent flower heads to encourage a later flush of flowers.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Plant in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from severe frost. Will tolerate some pollution.

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildew and leaf spot. At risk of infection from the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subsp. Multiplex if it were to enter the country.