Hebe rakaiensis (Rakai Hebe)
Botanical Information
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Hebe |
| Species | rakaiensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Hebe rakaiensis is a small compact evergreen shrub with small, bright green leaves and white flower spikes. |
| Shape | Rounded. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Tolerant of poor soil and some pollution. |
| Pests | Possible problems include: aphids, downy mildew and leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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