Planting and caring for a hebe flower

Description of species:

• Boxwood. Container culture. The leaves are similar to those of boxwood. The maximum height is 50 cm. The inflorescences are white, with a slightly pinkish tinge.
• Cypress. Small leaves of green or bronze color resemble needles. Low-growing variety (up to 30 cm).
• Racayenne. Tall species – up to 1 m. Leaves are small, oblong. Unpretentious, tolerates a transplant without any problems. Resistant to frost.
• Thick-leaved. Includes low and medium-sized varieties. Container culture. The leaves are thick and fleshy. The flowers are white.

In warm regions, they are grown as perennials.

These shrubs are picky about the composition of the soil, they can grow well even on poor soils. They are negative only for heavy clay soil. But still, for young plants, before planting, it is advisable to prepare a good loose substrate of sand, peat, turf and leafy soil.

The plant prefers bright lighting. But, so that the flower does not suffer due to the abundance of sunlight, at first it must be shaded. Chebe blooms weakly in the shade. These plants love moisture, so watering should be abundant, the earth should not dry out. In hot weather, it is advisable to spray the bushes regularly. During the period of intensive growth, the shrub must be fed with complex fertilizers.

In the spring, you can carry out anti-aging pruning, remove stem cuttings and increase watering

With the onset of cold weather, the shrub should be well covered with leaves or spruce branches. A cold winter without snow can kill the plant. If the flower is kept indoors, it needs to be provided with a lower temperature, poor watering and additional artificial light.

In the open field, the plant is sometimes invaded by aphids and spider mites. In this case, the bushes must be immediately treated with special preparations.