Hebe

Hebe x franciscana

Physical Characteristics

Hebe x franciscana is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a slow rate. It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

A garden hybrid, H. elliptica x H. speciosa.

Habitats

Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known