Hebe 'Magic Summer'

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  RHS Plants for Pollinators plants

  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

  It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts. Divided into 3 groups these lists, linked below, are maintained by a team of RHS staff and are reviewed annually.

  • Garden Plants
  • Wildflowers
  • Plants of the World

Cultivation

Plant in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from severe frost. Will tolerate some pollution.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• City and courtyard gardens
• Cottage and informal garden
• Gravel garden
• Patio and container plants
• Wildlife gardens
• Low Maintenance
• Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Clear out any dead or frost damaged stems or branches and lightly trim to shape in spring by cutting back to a bud. Remove spent flower heads to encourage a later flush of flowers.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and tortrix moth

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildew and leaf spot. At risk of infection from the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subsp. Multiplex if it were to enter the country.