Hebe x franciscana (Scrophulariaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Hebe x franciscana
Evergreen shrub
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The Hebe x franciscana plant species is found in A garden hybrid, H. elliptica x H. speciosa. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Veronica decussata. V. elliptica. Hort non Forst.f. V. franciscana. V. lobelioides.

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Latin Name:  Hebe x franciscana
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  (Eastw.)Souster.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light well-drained soil in a sunny position[11, 200]. Succeeds in most soils so long as they are not boggy or too dry[182]. Very tolerant of salt and wind[184], it succeeds in very exposed maritime positions[182]. Chalk tolerant[200]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. This species is commonly grown in the Atlantic zone coastal gardens, but it is not reliably hardy inland[11]. It tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c, succeeding outdoors in the milder areas of the country and self-sowing in the Isles of Scilly where it appears wild[184]. Young vigorously growing plants are very susceptible to frost damage but may become hardier after their first winter[11]. A number of forms have been developed for their ornamental value[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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