38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Veronica hulkeana
New Zealand Lilac
$15
PB5
Mature height:
40 - 60 cm
Mature width:
60 - 80 cm
A stunning, unique, evergreen shrub with a more open, airy habit. Features serrated, leathery leaves. Produces long, spectacular panicles of pale-lilac flowers.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the strongest stem growth and bloom.
Flower
Long spectacular panicless of pale-lilac flowers in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Veronica hulkeana is a magnificent, weeping shrub that produces a stunning, long, lilac, floral spray in spring.
• Trim firmly after flowering to maintain compact shape.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining, and rocky soil spots.
• Needs protection from severe, drying Central Otago winds.
• Hardy once established against local Central Otago frost.
Common Uses for
Veronica hulkeana
01
Showy Focal
Commands attention with its spectacular, drooping, lilac flower panicles.
02
Modern Garden
Adds refined, airy, high-end structural elegance to designs.
03
Rockery Focal
Provides high-impact, exotic, structural interest in stone gardens.
04
Pollinator Magnet
Flowers are a premier, high-volume nectar source for native insects.
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