An upright whipcord evergreen shrub with branches of scale-like deep green leaves and masses of pale lilac-blue flowers in early and mid summer. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hebe cupressoides
An upright whipcord evergreen shrub with branches of scale-like deep green leaves and masses of pale lilac-blue flowers in early and mid summer.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Hebe |
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Species | cupressoides |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | lilac, blue |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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