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Veronica Rhubarb and Custard ('Tull 302'PBR) (H)
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hebe [Rhubarb and Custard]

A rounded, bushy, evergreen shrub to about 60cm. The stems are dark purple and the small, oval leaves aregrey-green with an irregular cream to yellow margin and flushed with pink, especially in cold weather. Short spikes of small, purple flowers appear in mid- to late summer

Synonyms
Veronica 'Tull 302'PBR
Hebe 'Tull 302'
see moreHebe Rhubarb and Custard
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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 Purple Cream Green Grey Silver Pink Yellow Variegated
Summer Purple Purple Cream Green Grey Silver Pink Yellow Variegated
Autumn Purple Cream Green Grey Silver Pink Yellow Variegated
Winter Purple Cream Green Grey Silver Pink Yellow Variegated
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a warm position in sun or partial shade with moist but well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

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

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