
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.

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
