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Hebe 'Marshmallow'
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hebe 'Marshmallow'

A compact, evergreen shrub with glaucous blue-green leaves, a perfect backdrop for dense racemes of pale pink flowers, which fade to white with age

Synonyms
Hebe 'Marshmallow'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green Grey
Summer Pink White Blue Green Grey
Autumn Blue Green Grey
Winter Blue Green Grey
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, full sun for best foliage colour. May require winter protection in cold areas

Propagation

Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer with added bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 9, winter damage may need removing after a harsh winter

Pests

Maybe susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus

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