Veronica Species, Varnished Hebe

Veronicavernicosa

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
vernicosa (vern-ih-KOH-sa)
Synonym
Hebe vernicosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Olympia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

The Royal Horticultural Society has given this species its coveted Award of Garden Merit.

A plant from New Zealand that re...Read More

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Olympia, WA | March 2011 | positive

I bought several of these and the form at maturity is beautiful. My greatest surprise was that in the winter of 2009/2010 we experienced...Read More

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