Hebe (genus)

Veronica decumbens, syn. Hoisting decumbens

Lifting ( hoisting ) was formerly a genus, and is now a part of the genus speedwell ( Veronica ). This about 100 species, now also carry all the name Veronica, Hebe is now synonymous. Thus, the German name New Zealand shrub Veronika is justified. Botanically lifting the family of the plantain family ( Plantaginaceae ) are ( formerly the figwort family ( Scrophulariaceae ) ) assigned. Raise the youth are named after Hebe, the Greek goddess.

Description and Use

There are almost exclusively occurring in New Zealand, evergreen shrub species, reaching up to 150 cm height.

Basically, two groups can be distinguished: the broad-leaved, autumn flowering varieties are indeed outlasting, but they do not tolerate frost. The small leafed varieties bloom from early May until the autumn, they are frost- compatible, however, should be protected from severe frosts. In general, the smaller the leaves, the cold sound is the variety.

The lift - types are very similar in their growth habit, leaves only the varieties are versatile. The leaf types ranging from yellow, conifer -like scales over round blue-gray types to bluish leaves on black branches.

Due to the different growth habits and foliage colors to lift an increasing popularity. In the modern garden design lifting more and more frequently use. Component are lifting more often as structuring used, and also to enrich plantations with different shades of green.

Veronica pinguifolia syn:. Hebe pinguifolia

Veronica speciosa syn:. Hoisting speciosa