Veronica 'Nicola's Blush'
hebe Nicola's Blush
- 9cm pot
- £7.99
- available to order from late spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: Frost hardy (may need winter protection)
A profusion of two-tone blooms makes ‘Nicola’s Blush’ a summer floral standout. This rounded evergreen shrub unveils deep magenta-pink flower spikes that gradually fade to white for a charming, colourful effect. The abundant blooms appear against a backdrop of deep green lance-shaped leaves that cloak its gracefully arching stems. This Veronica thrives along coastal areas but also shines in rock gardens and front of borders where its low spreading habit provides a mass of late season colour and graceful structure.
Hebes need free-draining soil, so before planting, dig in lots of organic matter to improve the soil condition and drainage. Water newly planted hebes regularly for the first season, especially in warm, dry weather. Once planted, this hebe requires minimal pruning, but remove misplaced or frost-damaged branches in late spring. Protect from severe winter weather with a double layer of horticultural fleece.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant