hebe 'Sweet Kim'

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A dwarf evergreen shrub to around 30cm high, with broadly elliptic, pale grey-green leaves with cream margins. Leaves are slightly red at the margins, and flush redder in cold weather. Spikes of white flowers are produced in summer

Scientific classification

Species: hebe 'Sweet Kim' (Veronica 'Sweet Kim')
Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of hebe 'Sweet Kim'

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Quick identification of hebe 'Sweet Kim'

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hebe 'Sweet Kim' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

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

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer or autumn

Growing

Suits a range of well-drained soils, but best grown in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, in sun or light shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. May need winter protection in cold winters

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