Hebe allanii

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Summer

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 25cm

Eventual Spread: 25cm

Hardiness: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10

Family: Plantaginaceae

Hebe allanii, commonly known as Hebe, is an evergreen shrub with a bushy, domed habit. Hebe allanii is native to New Zealand. In its native habitat it grows on exposed rocky outcrops, open tussock grassland and within scrubby vegetation. Its thick grey/ green leaves are oval shaped and up to 2cm long. Its small white flowers appear as terminal spikes and are attractive to pollinating insects. Hebe allanii is tolerant of maritime conditions. Necessary pruning should be carried out after flowering.

Hebe allanii (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Hebe allanii Leaf (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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Euonymus vagans

Position: Partial shade

Flowering period: Summer

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 2m

Eventual Spread: 3m

Hardiness: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11

Family: Celastraceae

Euonymus vagans, commonly known as Spindle, is an evergreen shrub with a bushy, spreading habit. Euonymus vagans is native to south China, Tibet, Nepal north east India, Laos and Myanmar. In its native habitat, Euonymus vagans grows in mixed woodlands and scrub. Its glossy dark green leaves are ovate. Its white flowers are small and insignificant. These are followed by orange/ red berries which persist on the plant during the winter months. Euonymus vagans is not widely available commercially in the UK.

Euonymus vagans (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Euonymus vagans Berry (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Leopard’

Position: Partial shade to full shade

Flowering period: Late winter to Spring

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 30cm

Eventual Spread: 60cm

Hardiness: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Family: Boraginaceae

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Leopard’, commonly known as Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage or Jerusalem Sage, is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with a clump forming habit. The species, Pulmonaria saccharata, is native to France and Italy. In its native habitat it grows in woodlands and woodland edges. Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Leopard’ has dark green leaves with silver blotches and their upper surface is hairy. Its pale purple to deep pink flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, including bees. Its roots are rhizomes which aid its spread. Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Leopard’ may be used as an effective ground cover perennial suitable for woodland or understory planting. It requires little maintenance and large clumps may be lifted and divided in autumn.

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Leopard’ (08/08/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Leopard’ Leaf (08/08/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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