Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem' - A jewel in the garden
Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem', also known as shrub veronica 'Blue Gem', is an impressive addition to any garden. This evergreen plant, originally from New Zealand, stands out with its radiant violet-blue flowers and dense, compact growth. With its splendid flowers and robust character, Hebe 'Blue Gem' is ideal as a specimen plant, in group plantings or as part of a mixed border.
A blaze of colour in the garden - the flowering of Hebe 'Blue Gem'
Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem' attracts everyone's attention with its bright, lavender-blue flowers. The flowers appear in dense spikes and cover the plant from June to September. This long-lasting flowering period makes 'Blue Gem' a valuable plant for anyone who wants to transform their garden into a sea of flowers throughout the summer and into autumn. The flowers also attract bees and other pollinators, making it an ecologically valuable choice.
Evergreen foliage all year round
In addition to its magnificent flowers, the shrub veronica 'Blue Gem' is also an eye-catcher in winter. Its glossy, evergreen foliage remains attractive all year round, providing structure and colour even when other plants lose their leaves. The oval, green leaves contrast beautifully with the purple-blue flowers, making Hebe 'Blue Gem' a year-round highlight in the garden.
Easy to care for and versatile
Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem' is an easy-care plant that thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil. It prefers a sunny to semi-shady location and is relatively drought-resistant. Regular pruning after flowering encourages the bushy growth habit and helps the plant to stay healthy and vigorous.
Ideal planting partners for Hebe 'Blue Gem'
To show off Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem' to its best advantage, we recommend combining it with other plants that have similar habitat requirements. It harmonises particularly well with lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), which creates a beautiful contrast with its purple flowers and silver foliage. Grasses such as Japanese blood grass (Imperata 'Red Baron') are also excellent companions, as their delicate stems and gentle movements make them a charming addition.
A must for lovers of modern gardens
With its combination of magnificent flowers and evergreen foliage, Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem' is an ideal plant for modern, low-maintenance gardens. Whether providing structure in borders, as a container plant on the patio or as part of a mixed planting - this shrub veronica blends harmoniously into a wide variety of garden designs, bringing colour and life to any outdoor area.
Hebe franciscana 'Blue Gem' is a real garden gem and a worthwhile investment for anyone who wants to enrich their garden with an easy-care yet exceptionally attractive plant.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
