New Zealand hebe
Hebe speciosa
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Basic Information
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: hebe
Plant ID (slug): hebe-speciosa
Numeric ID: 19635
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Hebe speciosa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Hedge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Hebe speciosa New Zealand hebe