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Hebe brachysiphon Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Hebe brachysiphon plant species is found in New Zealand. Naturalized in the Scilly Isles. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hebe brachysiphon Family: Scrophulariaceae Author: Summerh. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: 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].
Hardy to about -10°c, this is one of the hardiest members of the genus[11].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus.
Does not like being pruned back into old wood.
Sometimes confused in cultivation with the closely related H. traversii[182].
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].
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