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Hebe x franciscana 'Blue Gem'
Notes

Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast or grouped as an informal hedge, feature in borders, roadside verges and raised beds. Tolerates moderate coastal exposure. Requires well-drained soils.
Butterfly attracting.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Scrophulariaceae
  • Botanical Name Hebe x franciscana 'Blue Gem'
  • Origin New Zealand
  • Habit Compact, Dense, Rounded
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal cliffs, Coastal footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Lime, Moderate frost, Soil salinity
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Blue
  • Flowering Time Summer, Winter
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Wind protection, Screen, Ornamental, Hedge, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)