island hebe
Also known as: Three kings koromiko
A low-growing, spreading shrub to 50cm tall with branches clothed in oval, fleshy, blue-green leaves to 3cm long. White to pale purple flowers are borne in branched sprays up to 4cm long in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- island hebe (Veronica insularis)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of island hebe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of island hebe
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island hebe care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. 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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