Hebe pinguifolia 'Pagei' (Pagei Shrubby Veronica, Pagei Hebe)
Botanical Information
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Hebe |
| Species | pinguifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Pagei' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Hebe pinguifolia 'Pagei' is a silvery-grey, mat-forming dwarf evergreen shrub with white flowers. |
| Landscape | Makes a good, low-maintenance ground cover suitable for slopes and banks. |
| Cultivation | Grow in sun or part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Possible problems include: aphids, tortrix moths, leaf spot and downy mildew. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Small, spoon-shaped, silver-grey, evergreen. |
| Flower Description | White, in short, dense, terminal spikes. |