Heliohebe hulkeana

Scientific Name: Veronica hulkeana

Also Known As

Hebe hulkeana
New Zealand Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Heliohebe hulkeana plant details

Heliohebe hulkeana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliohebe hulkeana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliohebe hulkeana

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sun Hebe! This close relative of the Hebes (which are now all classified as Veronica) has glossy, rounded olive green leaves (with magenta highlights) that are serrated on the edge like little suns! But the best part is the lavender flowers, which are produced in long, soft spikes extending well beyond the leaves. For best results cut it back moderately hard at least once a year - although technically a shrub it behaves somewhat like a perennial. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade, to about 10 °F.