Hebe speciosa
| Hebe speciosa | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 7 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
| Height: | 5' |
| Blooms: | Late Summer-Early Fall |
| Native to: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Hebe speciosa
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].
Very ornamental[2]. A good butterfly plant[6].
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.
Habitat: Sea cliffs on North Island[7]. Locally naturalized on sea cliffs in Ireland[8].
Usage: Succeeds as an untrimmed hedge in maritime areas, tolerating maritime exposure[9][4].
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 speciosa.
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References
- ↑ Thomas, Graham. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray, 1992.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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 4.3 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Bean, William. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Murray, 1981.
- ↑ Carter, David. Butterflies and Moths in Britain and Europe. Pan, 1982.
- ↑ Allan, Harry. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer Publications, 1961.
- ↑ Tutin, Tom et al.. Flora Europaea. Cambridge University Press, 1964.
- ↑ Rosewarne Experimental Horticultural Station. Shelter Trees and Hedges. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, 1984.