Hebe Midnight Sky
Hebe Midnight Sky
Hebe Midnight Sky
Hebe Midnight Sky
Hebe Midnight Sky
Hebe Midnight Sky®
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
Conforming delivery on time and packaging, beautiful little plant, I am looking forward to seeing it bloom.
Guy, 28/03/2021
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Description
'Midnight Sky' Hebe® is a hybrid variety of shrubby veronica that stands out for its winter foliage of deep, dark and shiny purple. In summer its long evergreen leaves wear a vibrant green colour but retaining a hint of their twilight dress along the central vein and the edge of the lamina. It is in the midst of this beautiful contrast that bright violet flower spikes bloom in early summer. This relatively hardy small bush is easy to grow in regions where winters are not too harsh. This variety naturally forms a beautiful evergreen cushion with an open, ornamental habit all year round. The plant is disease-resistant, undemanding about soil type, and drought resistant once well established in the garden. It is also an excellent plant for the terrace.
'Midnight Sky' Hebe is a recent hybrid cultivar, selected in 2007 at Lowaters Nursery in the United Kingdom. It belongs to the family of Plantaginaceae and is similar to perennial veronicas. It forms a small bush with an open habit, about 1m (3 ft) tall and 65cm (26 in) wide. Its reddish stems, which lignify with age, bear thin elliptical leaves, about 5cm (2 in) long, thick and leathery. They are a bright green in colour, turning purplish from the first signs of cold, eventually becoming almost black by the end of the year. The young shoots are a fairly fresh green when they emerge. Flowering mainly occurs in June-July, sometimes with a second bloom in autumn. The inflorescences are simple lateral spikes, resembling thin pins about 5cm (2 in) long. They are composed of numerous small flowers: the flower buds, slightly tinged with white, reveal the delicacy of their mauve-violet dress when they open. Pruning after flowering is recommended to maintain a compact habit and a neat appearance to this shrubby veronica.
With relatively slow growth and hardiness (down to -10°C for 'Midnight Sky'), Hebes are usually grouped with perennial plants because their use is closer to these than to shrubs. The 'Midnight Sky' variety, on the other hand, has sufficient growth to be included, in favourable climates, among other flowering shrubs. Its summer blooms go well with buddleias, in a mix of colours, as does their sometimes silver-tinged foliage. In a seaside garden it can be combined with Escallonias, Myrtus, Rose Laurels, evergreen Ceanothus, Bottlebrushes, or even mimosas. Elsewhere, Hebes can be grown in large pots on the terrace, to be stored in a bright, unheated room during winter.
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Hebe
Midnight Sky®
Scrophulariaceae
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hebe 'Midnight Sky' is preferably planted in spring in a cool climate, or in October in warmer regions. It prefers a sunny site and well-drained, even sandy, soil that is sufficiently deep and well loosened. This plant tolerates sea spray and dry soils in summer once it is well established. In gardens with heavy soils and a wet climate, Hebes should be reserved for rockeries or sloping banks. It enjoys a rich soil that is always well-drained. In the colder regions of Northern Europe it is necessary to protect these shrubs during winter or cultivate them in pots, bringing them indoors during periods of freezing weather. As they grow, trimming with hedge shears can be useful to maintain a dense and compact habit and a neat appearance.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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