Quicksilver Hebe
Hebe pimeleoides 'Quicksilver'
SKU
05103
Unique small shrub with dark, nearly black, wiry limbs and tiny, silvery blue-grey leaves. Semi-creeping, with an open, airy habit. Small pale lilac flowers appear in summer. Easy to grow and wind tolerant; ideal in coastal areas. A wonderful container plant in colder climates. Prized for cut flower arrangements. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HEE-bee py-mee-lee-OY-deez |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows to 1 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Attractive Flowers |
Provide well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant