- Botanical name: Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii'
- Common name: Shrubby veronica
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Shrubby Veronica, Hebe pinguifolia, is an attractive evergreen shrub ideal for using as informal hedging. It has thick, grey-green foliage and purple stems, which contrast beautifully with spikes of white flowers from late spring to early summer. Like many hebes, its blooms are attractive to bees.
Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ is a dwarf variety, forming low, carpeting mounds of small, grey-green leaves, setting off the white flowers with blue anthers. It’s perfect for growing in groups as ground cover, in a sunny or partially shaded spot. One of the hardiest hebes, it’s tolerant of salt and pollution and therefore ideal for growing in coastal or inner city locations.
For best results grow Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. There’s usually no need to prune, but remove damaged or crossed branches in spring.
How to grow Hebe 'Sutherlandii'
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Plant size
35cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in June |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in March |
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Do Prune in April |
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Do Prune in May |
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
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Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Hebe 'Sutherlandii' and wildlife
Hebe 'Sutherlandii' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Hebe 'Sutherlandii' poisonous?
Hebe 'Sutherlandii' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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