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Hebe 'Great Orme'

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Hebe genus in the family Scrophulariaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Hebe
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Height
1.5 m
Spread
1.2 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Material uses

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Can be used as a hedge in maritime areas, it is very resistant to salt winds[3].

Environment

Range
A garden hybrid of uncertain origin[3].
Habitat
Not known in the wild.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerances
high wind, maritime exposure, drought
Wind
Yes
Maritime
Yes
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
tolerant

Propagation

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Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in spring. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. This species is a hybrid and will not breed true from seed. Cuttings of half ripe wood, 3 - 5cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Cuttings of mature wood, late autumn or winter in a frame.

Cultivation

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Prefers a position in full sun, succeeding in most well-drained soils with some shelter from cold winds[3]. Dislikes very dry soils and water-logged soils, but is somewhat drought tolerant when established[2]. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and maritime exposure[3]. Plants are hardy to about -10°c. They grow well in a dry border in an Essex garden[2]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[3]. Tolerant of pruning, plants can be cut back into old wood if required[1]. Closely related to H. 'Carnea'[3]. This species is very easy to transplant and, with care, it can even be moved when in flower. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[3].

References

  1. Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-86318-386-7

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  2. Chatto. B. The Dry Garden. Dent 1982-00-00 ISBN 0460045512

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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