HEBE Rhubarb & Custard – Description

Potted Veronica ‘Rhubarb and Custard’
Common Name : Rhubarb & Custard Hebe
Other names: None
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: Ultimate height 0.51 metres, Ultimate spread 0.51 metres

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard – Delivery

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HEBE Rhubarb & Custard – Characteristics

Mature Size: 0.51 metres in height and spread
Evergreen or deciduous: Evergreen
What position does it like: Prefers a warm position in sun or partial shade
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Bushy, rounded
Hardy or not Hardy: Hardy (H3)
Diseases: May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora, and sometimes honey fungus

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard – Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for coastal gardens, patio and container planting, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, low maintenance landscapes, garden edging, and ground cover.

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard – Characteristics

Preferred planting aspect: Full sun to partial shade
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, rated H3
Fast or slow Growing?: Moderate growth rate
Pruning advice: Pruning group 9, can be pruned by cutting back after flowering to maintain shape and size.

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard – Planting Instructions in an Irish climate

Planting Time: Spring or autumn
Instruction: Plant in moist but well-drained soil.
Trench Preparation: Ensure the soil is loosened and amended with organic matter.
Positioning of Plants: Choose a sheltered location with exposure to sun or partial shade.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 0.51 metre apart.
Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Facts About Products: Rhubarb & Custard Hebe is an easy-to-grow evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and purple flowers. It is suitable for various garden settings and provides nectar and pollen for pollinating insects.