Colenso's hebe
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A low-growing, bushy, evergreen shrub with erect branches to around 50cm tall clothed in glaucous, oval to elliptic leaves to 2.7cm long that may become a darker, glossy green with age. Small, white flowers densely clustered on spikes to 4.5cm long are borne in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Colenso's hebe (Veronica colensoi)
- 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 Colenso's hebe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Colenso's hebe
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Colenso's hebe care guide
- Allow top growing layer to partially dry before watering deeply
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Allow top growing layer to partially dry before watering deeply
Fertilizing
FertilizingThin general liquid feed once monthly warm active growth period
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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