Hebe cupressoides (Cypress Hebe)

Botanical Information

FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusHebe
Speciescupressoides
SynonymsLeonohebe cupressoides
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNew Zealand.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy.
LandscapeUse in flower borders and beds, in country, city or urban gardens or courtyards, as shrubbery, as specimens or as container plants.
PropagationBy seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moderately moist soils of any acidity under partial shade to full sun.
PestsAphids. Downy mildew and leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensUBC Botanical Garden, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth woody stems.
Leaf DescriptionSimple, narrowly-shaped paired leaves.
Flower DescriptionRacemes of tubular-shaped 4-lobed flowers.
Colour DescriptionBright green foliage, green stems and purplish-pink flowers.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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