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Planting tip
Soak the rootball of your plant in a bucket of water to wet thoroughly prior to planting. For extra goodness, add a bit of liquid fertiliser.
Hebe elliptica
Height: 2m;  Spread: 2m
Shrub
A compact but slow growing Hebe with white/blue flowers in the early summer. It is an excellent coastal plant needing an exposed, windy site.
» For a landscaping perspective on Hebes see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Growing in coastal cliffs around Curio Bay, Catlins.