Veronica elliptica (formerly known as Hebe elliptica) is a hardy, fast-growing New Zealand native shrub or small coastal tree with thick, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and dense branching, producing abundant clusters of small white to pale lilac flowers mainly in summer, which are attractive to bees and other pollinators and make it a popular choice for coastal planting, hedging, and restoration projects due to its strong wind and salt tolerance.
Hebe Elliptica
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Botanical Name Veronica elliptica Common Name Hebe Elliptica
Family Plantaginaceae Type evergreen, compact shrub Origin New Zealand Mature Height 1m Mature Spread 1m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Well drained soils Flowering small white to pale lilac flower clusters Wind Tolerance high tolerant Frost Tolerance moderately frost hardy
Drought Tolerance moderate, occasional watering during extended heat Growth Rate slow to moderate growth rate Maintenance low, cut back after flowering to encourage compact bushy shape Conservation Status Not Threatened
