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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Hebe stricta var. stricta
Height: 4m;  Spread: 2.5m
North Island Koromiko (Shrub)
Long pale green leaves and long white flower spikes (spring). Fast growing, good for revegetation projects. Prefers open habitats on forest margins.
» Click here for our Hebe stricta var. stricta article published in the Titirangi Tatler, April 2011...
» For a landscaping perspective on Hebes see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Yellow admiral feeding on Koromiko, an hour after being purchased from Oratia!
Koromiko
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