Veronica hulkeana SEEDS

Veronica hulkeana seeds grow into the New Zealand lilac or alpine hebe a shrubby perennial native to the temperate biome of New Zealand (South Island, particularly the eastern coast), growing in rocky alpine and subalpine habitats, coastal cliffs and scree slopes. Formerly classified as Hebe hulkeana; now placed in Veronica by POWO. Named after Thomas Henry Hulke (18301916), English botanist. Produces one of the most spectacular of all New Zealand shrubby Veronica loose, airy panicles of lavender-blue to vivid mauve flowers in late spring, creating a haze of colour above grey-green, glossy, toothed leaves. Family Plantaginaceae.

Full sun; well-drained, rocky soils; cool temperate New Zealand conditions; reasonably frost-hardy.

• Named after T.H. Hulke (18301916, English botanist); formerly Hebe hulkeana; NZ lilac
• Spectacular loose panicles of lavender-blue to vivid mauve; most ornamental NZ shrubby Veronica
• New Zealand (South Island, eastern coast) temperate biome; rocky alpine and coastal cliff
• Genus Veronica ~500 species; Family Plantaginaceae
• Full sun; rocky soils; cool temperate; frost-hardy; Family Plantaginaceae

Veronica hulkeana is the New Zealand lilac considered by many the most beautiful of all the New Zealand shrubby Veronica (formerly Hebe), its spectacular loose panicles of lavender to vivid mauve flowers creating an outstanding ornamental display and making it one of the most sought-after New Zealand plants for temperate gardens worldwide.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.