08/01/2026
Evergreen charm – H**e (Veronica)
🍃 Botanical information
Botanical name: H**e spp. (syn. Veronica)
Common name: H**e
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Origin: New Zealand
Flowering season: Late spring to summer
🍃 Key features
Dense cylindrical flower spikes ranging from blue-violet to pale lilac
Glossy, oval, evergreen leaves arranged in neat pairs
Flowers age into attractive green seed heads, adding texture year-round
🍃 Speciality & significance
Excellent pollinator plant, attracting bees and butterflies
Highly valued for year-round structure in gardens
Low maintenance and adaptable to coastal conditions
Widely used in hedging, borders, and native-style landscapes
🍃 Growing conditions
Prefers well-drained soil
Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Moderately drought and wind tolerant once established
Strong, simple, and beautiful—H**e reminds us that resilience is one of nature’s finest designs 🌱💚
