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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Leonohebe cupressoides
Height: 1m;  Spread: 1m
Shrub
Conifer-like foliage. Compact growth habit. Flowers sporadically (blue). Dry exposed site. Rarely flowers in lowland, warmer or more humid climates. Was called Hebe cupressioides.
» For a landscaping perspective on Leonohebe cupressoides, see this article by O2 Landscapes
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On 27/03/2010, john van den hoeven said:
Not too hard to grow in a good soil in a well drained semi shady spot.I even got it to put out a few flowers this year!
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