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- Hebe is available in countless varieties
- Not all Hebe varieties have beautiful flowers
- Varieties of hoes that can also be grown here
- Not all Hebe varieties are hardy
- Tips
Some Hebe varieties have beautiful flowers
Hebe is available in countless varieties
There are countless species and varieties of the shrub veronica or hoe. Over 140 varieties are known so far. The perennial belongs to the plantain plants and originates from New Zealand. Only a few varieties can be cultivated in our latitudes.
Not all Hebe varieties have beautiful flowers
Hebe or shrub veronica is not only a flowering plant, but it is also appreciated as an evergreen ornamental plant in the garden or for the pot. The various leaf shapes play a major role here. They differ in size, color and shape.
Due to the different leaf colors can be set in the garden very beautiful accents. The palette of leaf colors:
Some Hebe varieties are similar because of their leaf shape conifers, but are assigned to the genus "honorary prize".
Varieties of hoes that can also be grown here
Not all Hebe varieties are hardy
Most Hebe species tolerate only moderate frost to a maximum of minus five degrees. Therefore it is recommended to pull lifting in the bucket.
Basically, large-leaved species tolerate less frost than small-leafed lifting.
The flowering time also depends on the variety. Some species are early bloomers, while others show their flowers in the fall. The flowers of the variety Hebe Green Globe are completely unremarkable.
Tips
The name "Hebe" for shrub veronica goes back to the Greek goddess Hebe. She is considered the goddess of youth. The perennial is not poisonous.