Veronica glaucophylla (H/v)
variegated blue-leaved hebe
A rounded, evergreen shrub to 1m tall and wide with slender, upright dark stems bearing variegated, lance-shaped, greyish-green leaves with a cream margin to 1.5cm long. Pale purple summer flowers are produced in small clusters at or near the shoot tips
Synonyms
Hebe darwiniana 'Variegata'Hebe glaucophylla 'Variegata'
see moreHebe 'Glaucophylla Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream Grey Silver Purple | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Cream Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
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