Hebe salicifolia
| Hebe salicifolia | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 7 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
| Height: | 15' |
| Width: | 10' |
| Blooms: | Early Summer-Late Summer |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Hebe salicifolia
Propagation: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in spring. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Grow on the young plants for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts. It would probably be worthwhile giving some protection to the plant for its first winter outdoors.
Cuttings of half ripe wood, 3 - 5cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Pot up when roots are forming and keep in a frame or greenhouse for its first winter before planting out in late spring.
Cuttings of mature wood, late autumn or winter in a frame.
Cultivation: Succeeds in most soils so long as they are not boggy or too dry[1]. Prefers a light well-drained soil[2][3] and a sunny position[4]. Prefers a moist rich soil[3] but plants are probably hardier in a soil that is on the poor side[2]. Lime tolerant[5]. Intolerant of drought[3]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution[4]. Very wind resistant, withstanding maritime exposure[3].
A polymorphic species[200[, it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus.
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[4].
Range: New Zealand. S. America - Chile.
Habitat: Many habitats in South and Stewart Islands in New Zealand[6].
Medicinal: Treats dysentery, having an antiperistaltic action[7].
Usage: A very wind resistant shrub, it can be grown as a shelter hedge in exposed maritime positions.
Pollinators: Bees
Soil: Can grow in light and medium soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure
Pollution: Tolerates environmental pollution.
In Leaf: Evergreen
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Also Known As: Veronica salicifolia.
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References
- ↑ Thomas, Graham. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray, 1992.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Taylor, Jane. The Milder Garden. Dent, 1990.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Bean, William. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Murray, 1981.
- ↑ Allan, Harry. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer Publications, 1961.
- ↑ Brooker, Stanley. Economic Native Plants of New Zealand. Oxford University Press, 1991.