Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica
Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica
Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica
Hebe diosmifolia - Shrubby Veronica
Hebe diosmifolia
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
I planted this little Hebe diosmifolia in a very large pot 3 years ago, it is very light and the delicate flowering is a rather pale blue mauve. A year ago, I added a beautiful dark blue rosemary and I am very happy with the overall look as the flowerings are staggered and the pot is always pleasant to look at. The shoot is quite slow, but this year, I will have a beautiful flowering; for now, the rosemary is taking the spotlight. Patience is needed in the garden.
Mireille. Gironde, 14/10/2024
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Description
Hebe diosmifolia is a botanical shrub that will charm plant enthusiasts with its natural style. This species, which looks very different from the traditional, somewhat rigid plants sold in pots for All Saints' Day, has a dense and spreading habit, slightly languid, and fine, dark green foliage which is very elegant. Delicate in appearance, it offers long summer flowering in slender spikes composed of light, white flowers with mauve highlights. This shrub, native to New Zealand, fears heavy frosts and particularly appreciates mild coastal climates. It will find its place in a large rockery or exotic shrub bed. It can also be grown in pots and stored during winter in colder regions.
Hebe diosmifolia belongs to the family Plantaginaceae, like its perennial veronica cousins. This plant is a botanical species native to New Zealand, specifically the North Island, a mountainous region with a predominantly oceanic climate. This shrub has delicate, slender branches that are slightly arched or prostrate, giving it a spreading habit that is wider than it is tall. It grows quite quickly, reaching a height of about 60 cm (24 in) with a diameter of 80 cm (1 ft). The brown branches bear evergreen foliage composed of slender, entire, finely incised, leathery leaves that are 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long. They are arranged regularly, almost on a single plane on the branches. The flowering period is from June to September, or even October depending on the climate. The short, globose flower spikes appear at the ends of the branches. They are composed of small, star-shaped flowers that are white with pale lavender highlights, adorned with protruding stamens. This shrub has a lifespan of about 10 years in well-drained, poor soil.
With relatively slow growth and hardiness down to -10°C, Hebes are generally grouped with perennial plants because their use is more similar to these than to shrubs. The diosmifolia species, on the other hand, has sufficient growth and a natural appearance to be included, in mild climates, among small flowering shrubs. Its foliage pairs well with myrtles and Leptospermum. Its summer flowers complement buddleias, in a mix of colours, as does their foliage, which is sometimes silver-tinged. In a seaside garden it blends in well in a large rockery or on a planted slope. It can be paired with e.g. Escallonias, rosemary, Ceanothus, and creeping conifers, compact tritomas, or even with shrubby salvias. Elsewhere, Hebes can be grown in large pots on the terrace and stored in a bright, unheated space during winter.
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Botanical data
Hebe
diosmifolia
Scrophulariaceae
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
Oceania
Planting and care
Hebe diosmifolia is preferably planted in spring in a cool climate, or in October in warmer, not too arid regions. It prefers a sunny site and well-drained, even sandy, light, slightly chalky, sufficiently deep and well-loosened soils, remaining just moist in summer. This plant tolerates sea spray fairly well, more than 100 m (330 ft) from the shore. In gardens with heavy soils and a wet climate, Hebes should be reserved for rockeries or sloping banks. It enjoys a rich soil that is always well-drained. In the colder regions of Northern Europe it is necessary to protect these shrubs during winter or cultivate them in pots, bringing them indoors during periods of freezing weather. As they grow, a hedge trimmer can be useful to maintain a dense and compact habit and a tidy appearance. Prune in March-April, at the start of vegetation, removing up to two thirds from the length of the branches.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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