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Hebe 'Silver Queen'

Scientific Name: Veronica 'Silver Queen'

Also Known As

  • Hebe 'Patty's Purple Variegata'
  • Hebe 'Patty's Purple Variegated'
  • Hebe x franciscana 'Variegata'
  • Veronica 'Patty's Purple Variegated'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Hebe 'Silver Queen' plant details

Hebe 'Silver Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebe 'Silver Queen'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebe 'Silver Queen'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hebe x franciscana ‘Variegata’ is a very attractive evergreen shrub that displays elliptical dark green leaves with creamy variegation. Purple bottlebrush-like flowers show off above foliage. Does best in a cold-wind protected site. Hardy in the Northwest.

Gardening facts about Hebe 'Silver Queen' plant

How to Grow Hebe 'Silver Queen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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