Hebe salicifolia

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Koromiko

Hebe salicifolia, commonly known as Koromiko, is a large and bushy shrub with light green foliage that becomes adorned with showy spikes of white flowers through spring and summer. These turn this rather ordinary shrub into something quite striking as it grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Hebe salicifolia is a versatile and very hardy plant that is often used in mixed plantings, revegetation areas, or planted around larger trees.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Ponds, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Koromiko

What are the garden uses for Hebe salicifolia in NZ?

Hebe salicifolia is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown as an informal hedge, planted around water features such as ponds and streams, or included in revegetation plantings. This NZ native is a hardy plant and ia popular choice.

What size does Hebe salicifolia grow to?

Hebe salicifolia typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. This size is a guide only as they will grow taller in partial shade. Conversely, they will grow shorter in exposed positions. Ultimately, they perform best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will not grow well in heavy shade but tolerates coastal conditions, dry periods, moderate frost, and heavy soils.

Hebe salicifolia plant care

The most important part of caring for the Hebe salicifolia is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time but this is best undertaken in summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Keep an eye out for scale insect and mealy bugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.

Where to buy Hebe salicifolia in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Hebe salicifolia to buy in NZ. We have nurseries that specialise in growing these amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Hebe needs and impress you with both our products and service!

How to grow a Hebe salicifolia hedge

Growing a Hebe salicifolia hedge starts with getting the correct plant spacing. The ideal spacing is 1 m apart for a formal hedge (i.e., one that is trimmed) and 2.5 m apart for an informal hedge. The hedge is generally grown to 1.5-2 m tall and lightly trimmed after flowering. Some flowers may be lost during trimming but this is critical for avoiding a large and woody hedge in the future. Conversely, it also makes for a wonderful informal hedge, that is, left untrimmed.

Hebe salicifolia pruning

Hebe salicifolia is a fast-growing plant so pruning is required if the plants are to be kept contained. The best time to prune is during summer when the plants are actively growing as they will shoot away again quickly. At this time up to 70% of the vegetation can safely be removed if aggressive pruning is required. However, The Plant Company recommends a little and often approach which can be achieved with an annual trim in summer. Light pruning can occur during the other seasons without issue.