Hebe ochracea - P10.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hebe armstrongii.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth habit
Hebe is shrubby and dense in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Hardy, but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The white flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Tubs, group planting