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Hebe

Hebe pinguifolia · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
— × —
Soil
poor or moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

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🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Downy mildew: Ensure good air circulation and water at the base to keep foliage dry.

Leaf spot fungi: Remove affected leaves and avoid overhead watering to reduce humidity.

Vine weevil: Check pots for grubs before planting and use biological controls if infested.

Aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or spray with a strong jet of water.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers, hand-pick at night, or apply iron phosphate pellets.

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