Hebe rakaiensis
Shrubby Veronica
Common Name: Shrubby VeronicaLatin Name: Hebe rakaiensisSoil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well drained neutral to slightly alkaline soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June to July/Clusters of large, white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m x 0.5mSpecial features: This hebe makes a handsome dome of small pale green foliage.One of the most popular hebes, this has clusters of large, white flowers in early and mid-summer and glossy, fresh, green leaves. This tough, rounded, evergreen shrub forms a neat hummock, and will lend structure to a mixed border or oriental-style garden. It is salt and pollution tolerant and is therefore suitable for city or coastal gardens.