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. |