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Veronica Joan Mac ('Tull304'PBR) (H)
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hebe [Joan Mac]

An evergreen shrub with a compact rounded habit, with distinct glossy dark foliage for year round impact. Complemented with mid pink flower spikes over the summer

Synonyms
Veronica 'Tull304'PBR
Hebe 'Joan Mac'
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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
Summer Pink Purple
Autumn Purple
Winter Purple
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
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

Grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, full sun for best foliage colour. May require winter protection in cold areas

Propagation

Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer with added bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Coastal
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 9, winter damage may need removing after a harsh winter

Pests

Maybe susceptible to aphids

Diseases

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

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