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Hebe dieffenbachii - (Benth.)Ckn.&Allan.                
                 
Common Name
Family Scrophulariaceae
Synonyms
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Not known
Range New Zealand - Chatham Islands. Naturalized in south-west Britain.
Edibility Rating  
Medicinal Rating  
Care
Half Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun

Summary       

Physical Characteristics       
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Hebe dieffenbachii is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1.6 m (5ft 3in).
It is hardy to zone 9. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower in May. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs)


Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Hebe dieffenbachii


Hebe dieffenbachii
   
Habitats       
 Hedge;
Edible Uses                                         
None known
Medicinal Uses
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None known
Other Uses
Hedge;  Hedge.

Plants can be grown as a hedge in maritime areas[200].
Cultivation details                                         
Prefers a position in full sun, succeeding in most well-drained soils with some shelter from cold winds[200]. Dislikes very dry soils and water-logged soils. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and maritime exposure[200]. Not very cold-hardy, it tolerates temperatures down to at least -5°c,and only succeeds outdoors in the mildest areas of the country. It grows well in maritime areas[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. This species is very easy to transplant and, with care, it can even be moved when in flower[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
                                                                                 
Propagation                                         
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in spring. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Grow on the young plants for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts. It would probably be worthwhile giving some protection to the plant for its first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half ripe wood, 3 - 5cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Pot up when roots are forming and keep in a frame or greenhouse for its first winter before planting out in late spring. Cuttings of mature wood, late autumn or winter in a frame.
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Author                                         
(Benth.)Ckn.&Allan.
                                                                                 
Botanical References                                         
200
                                                                                 
Links / References                                         

[200]Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

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