Veronica ‘Maori Gem’ (H)

Synonym: Hebe ‘Maori Gem’

Description:

A cultivar of uncertain origin initially documented in the Dutch publication 'Dendroflora' (1987) which indicates it existed pre 1975 under Hebe azurens HORT., appears to have been renamed in 1987. It is a dwarf evergreen shrub that reaches a height and width of up to 30 cm. The leaves are small, glossy, and spear-shaped. It produces small white flowers during the summer season and is considered hardy in the UK climate.

Threat Status: Threatened In Cultivation As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/