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Veronica pimeleoides

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Veronica pimeleoides, synonym Hebe pimeleoides, is a flowering plant of the family Plantaginaceae.[1] It is endemic to the dry mountains of Marlborough and Canterbury, in South Island of New Zealand. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, reaching 60 cm in height, with grey-green, spear-shaped leaves that are 7–10 mm long. Flowers are pale lilac.

The compact cultivar 'Quicksilver', with blue/grey leaves and white flowers, is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), it requires a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Veronica pimeleoides Hook.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  2. ^ "Hebe pimeleoides 'Quicksiver'". RHS. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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Veronica pimeleoides: Brief Summary

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Veronica pimeleoides, synonym Hebe pimeleoides, is a flowering plant of the family Plantaginaceae. It is endemic to the dry mountains of Marlborough and Canterbury, in South Island of New Zealand. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, reaching 60 cm in height, with grey-green, spear-shaped leaves that are 7–10 mm long. Flowers are pale lilac.

The compact cultivar 'Quicksilver', with blue/grey leaves and white flowers, is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), it requires a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.

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