Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Hebe Wiri Charm
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
beautiful specimen
CHRISTINE, 20/03/2025
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Description
Hebe Wiri Charm is an easy-to-grow hybrid variety of shrubby Speedwell, relatively hardy and very floriferous. It forms a splendid bush slightly wider than it is tall, with dark green glossy foliage that remains decorative all year round. It also charms with its long summer flowering of pink-purple flower spikes that renew from July to September-October if weather permits. It is a versatile plant that can be grown in many regions with relatively mild winters, due to its tolerance of limestone and poor soils. Hebes are traditionally excellent plants for terraces or coastal gardens, and this one is no exception.
'Wiri Charm' Hebe is a fairly old New Zealand cultivar, obtained for the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens by Jack Hobbs and introduced to France around 1995. The Wiri Hebes have been selected for their high resistance to foliage diseases, which often occur in humid climates. Like all Hebes, it belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and is related to perennial Speedwells (veronica). It forms a small, regular, airy bush, in a dome shape, about 80 cm (2-3 ft) tall and 1.10 m (3-4 ft) wide on average. Its stems, which lignify with age, bear slim, elongated, medium-sized, thick and leathery dark green leaves. Flowering begins in July and ends in September if the soil remains moist, in the form of branched inflorescences resembling small, 10 cm (4 in) long pyramidal panicles. Each cluster has a light appearance, due to the long stamens that protrude from a multitude of small purple-pink flowers. Pruning is recommended in late winter and after flowering to maintain a compact habit and neat appearance for this shrubby Speedwell.
Hebes have relatively slow growth and are relatively hardy (down to a minimum of -10°C (14 °F) for 'Wiri Charm'). They are generally offered alongside perennial plants as their use is closer to these than to shrubs. The 'Wiri Charm' variety, however, has sufficient growth to be included, in favourable climates, among other flowering shrubs. Its summer flowering goes well with buddleias, in a mix of colours, as does its sometimes silver-tinted foliage. In a coastal garden it can be combined with Escallonias, Myrtus, Oleanders, Evergreen Ceanothus, Callistemons or even mimosas. Elsewhere Hebes can be grown in large pots on terraces, to be stored in a bright, unheated room during winter.
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Botanical data
Hebe
Wiri Charm
Scrophulariaceae
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Wiri Charm Hebe is preferably planted in spring in cool climates. It prefers a sunny site and well-drained, even sandy soils that are sufficiently deep and well loosened. This Hebe tolerates sea spray and dry soils in summer, once well established. Its soil should remain fairly moist to support flowering in July-August. In gardens with heavy soil and a wet climate, Hebes should only be planted in a rockery, gravel garden or on a sloping bank. Wiri Charm Hebe enjoys rich, always well-drained soil. In colder regions, it is necessary to protect them or cultivate them in pots, bringing them indoors during freezing periods. As they grow, pruning with 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.