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Veronica Verdi Crème ('Humdime') (PBR)
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This charming ‘hebe’, perfect for containers or border edges, is a delight for smaller gardens, balconies, or courtyards, given its...
2 litre pot
£18.74
£24.99
available to order from late spring
9cm pot
£9.74
£12.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
This charming ‘hebe’, perfect for containers or border edges, is a delight for smaller gardens, balconies, or courtyards, given its compact size. With its tri-coloured foliage in shades of yellow, green, and cream, ‘Verdi Crème’ forms a neat, mounded shape that captivates the eye year-round. In late spring and early summer, delicate racemes of white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink, adorn the plant, attracting pollinators and curious gazes alike. Its half-hardy nature requires protection in temperatures below -5°C, making a sheltered, partially shaded spot with neutral to alkaline soil an ideal home.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Veronica Verdi Creme ('Humdime') (PBR):
Veronicas need free-draining soil, so before planting, dig in lots of organic matter to improve the soil condition and drainage. Water newly planted shrubs regularly for the first season, especially in warm, dry weather. Once planted, this veronica 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.
