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Hebe 'Caledonia' (Hebe 'Caledonia')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hebe 'Caledonia'
Other names
Hebe 'Caledonia'
Genus
Hebe Hebe
Variety or Cultivar
'Caledonia' _ 'Caledonia' is an attractive dwarf shrub, with small spear-shaped leaves which are slightly reddish when young and violet-blue flower spikes in summer.
Hebe 'Caledonia' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Violet in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Tortrix moth Aphids , Tortrix moth
Downy mildew , Leaf spot Downy mildew , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hebe 'Caledonia' (Hebe 'Caledonia') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Roof terrace, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil that is poor or moderately fertile. It should be in a sheltered position in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hebe 'Caledonia'
Other names
Hebe 'Caledonia'
Genus
Hebe Hebe
Variety or Cultivar
'Caledonia' _ 'Caledonia' is an attractive dwarf shrub, with small spear-shaped leaves which are slightly reddish when young and violet-blue flower spikes in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hebe 'Caledonia' (Hebe 'Caledonia') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Roof terrace, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil that is poor or moderately fertile. It should be in a sheltered position in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Hebe 'Caledonia' (Hebe 'Caledonia')
Common pest name
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Scientific pest name
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Type
Bacterium
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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