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Hebe buxifolia
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Hebe buxifolia

Box-leaved Hebe

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Compact evergreen shrub featuring dense, dark green glossy foliage and upright spikes of small white to pale blue flowers during summer months.
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Plant Details

Common Name Box-leaved Hebe
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Hebe
Species Buxifolia
Origin New Zealand
Blooming Summer, small flowers on spikes
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam or sandy soil, neutral to slightly acidic pH

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Watering

Water regularly during growth season allowing topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for flowering but tolerates partial shade indoors; avoid hot afternoon scorch in summer

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring to early autumn only

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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