Hebe ochracea

Ochraceous Hebe

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Compact evergreen shrub with variegated yellow-green foliage and small white flowers. Prized for its hardiness and attractive year-round appearance.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ochraceous Hebe
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Hebe
Species Ochracea
Origin New Zealand
Blooming Summer, small white tubular flowers appear on tips of stems.
Leaf Color Green with cream or yellow margins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with good aeration; peat-based compost mixed with perlite.

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun indoors; protects from harsh midday summer heat when grown outside.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring to Autumn).

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood; pinch tips for bushier growth.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

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
45° – 82°
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)
1500 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
300 – 1200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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