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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.
Hebe macrocarpa var. macrocarpa
Height: 1.5m;  Spread: 1m
Shrub
Erect habit. Long, white flower-heads (autumn). Grows on coast or bush ridges. Prefers sunny, windswept conditions.
» For a landscaping perspective on Hebes see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Leaf tip without sinus
Flower spike
Hebe macrocarpa var. latisepala. Not Hebe macrocarpa var. macrocarpa, but probably the purest blue of any Hebe apart from H. benthamii. Enjoys partial shade and has a very upright manner of growth. Enjoys a well-drained, most soil and comes true from seed.
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