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A large, upright growing Hebe from the North Island of New Zealand. It is said to be a bit tender
but the first time I saw it was in full flower in Savill Gardens during January (but it died later). I planted it for winter flowers but so far it has waited until April. Trees and Shrubs online says: "Native of the North Island of New Zealand. A very striking species but also very tender." The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network says: "Bushy shrub bearing pairs of narrow leaves and spikes of small white or pinkish flowers inhabiting the wider Auckland area. Leaves to 163mm long, m-shaped in cross section. Leaf bud without gap at base. Flowers closely spaced, with longish threads (anthers), in spikes around equal leaf length. North Island, from near Whangarei to near Kawhia, including islands of Hauraki Gulf and the Mercury Islands.It occurs in coastal to upland areas, in scrub, at forest margins or in open areas in forest, and on rocky sites. The name Veronica is often believed to derive from the Latin vera 'truth' and iconica 'image', but it is actually derived from the Macedonian name Berenice which means 'bearer of victory'." |
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| 14th June 2019 | ||
