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Veronica 'Emerald Gem'

Emerald Gem Hebe, Whipcord Hebe

$15

PB3

Mature height: 

20 - 30 cm

 Mature width:

30 - 40 cm

A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with a tight, mounded habit. Features tiny, bright-emerald-green, scale-like leaves. Gives a neat, clipped appearance naturally.

Growing Conditions

Soil

Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.

Sunlight

Full sun is essential for a dense, compact cushion.

Flower

Small white flowers in summer.

Care & Maintenance

Veronica 'Emerald Gem' is a tiny, compact, bright green shrub that is excellent for small, low-maintenance garden spaces.
• Naturally maintains a tight, neat, rounded, dense shape.
• Requires almost no pruning to keep it tidy.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining, and rocky soil spots.
• Very hardy; handles exposed Central Otago landscape conditions.

Common Uses for

Veronica 'Emerald Gem'

01

Rockery Focal

Provides high-impact, neat, emerald-green structural mounds.

02

Modern Border

Adds a refined, geometric, ball-like structural element.

03

Low Path Edging

Outlines paths with a clean, permanent, green structural ribbon.

04

Container Accent

Packs high-end pots with a unique, tight, structural cushion.

Need Advice?

If you’re unsure whether this plant is right for your space, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help you with plant selection.

Visit Us Today

We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.

All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.

38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra

Opening Hours

You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.

August - May:

Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

June - July:

By Appointment Only

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