Hebe hulkeana
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Hebe hulkeana (syn Heliohebe hulkeana) is an open, sprawling, evergreen shrub, reaching about 20 in (50 cm) high, and 60 in (150 cm) more across. The spear-shaped leaves are dark shiny green; the leaf edges red and serrated. The flowers are lilac, in large sprays, spectacular in flower, April to June. This hebe is found in the eastern side of the South Island of New Zealand, in Marlborough and North Canterbury, in cliffs and rocks. A hebe hardy in the UK, but it needs a sunny, well-drained, airy position to perform well, as it is susceptible to downy mildew. |
