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Scientific Name: Veronica speciosa

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Hebe speciosa plant details

Hebe speciosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebe speciosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebe speciosa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Reddish-purple flowers in 3-4"spikes highlight the dark glossy-green leaves of this dense spreading 2-5' shrub over a long period in late summer. S-PSh/M/GDr
I was never even remotely interested in Hebes before. They seemed so boring, so suburban subdivision-y & so stiff in habit to me. That is until I met this extra huge flowered species. Thrilling 3-4” chubby magenta-violet bloom clusters big enough to fill your palm appear continuously from July to November attracting all matter of pollinating friends. I love the leaves, too: large, rounded & a nice rich green held on upright branching stems. To 3' tall x 4’ wide, you see no boxy stiffness here, just a great unusual easy & evergreen addition to your garden. Happiest in composty, well-drained soil.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Hebe speciosa plant

How to Grow Hebe speciosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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