About Veronica hulkeana F.Muell. ex Hook.fil.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Veronica hulkeana F.Muell. ex Hook.fil., also known by the synonym Hebe hulkeana and commonly called the New Zealand lilac, is a plant species that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae.
Flower Appearance and Arrangement
It produces pale mauve flowers arranged in long sprays that grow from the tips of its branches.
Flower Blooming Period
These small delicate flowers grow in large profusion, and bloom from October through December.
Foliage Color
The plant has dark green, shiny foliage.
Leaf Shape and Size
Its individual leaves are elliptic to obtuse in shape, measuring 7 to 10 centimetres in length and 2 to 3 centimetres in width.
Cultivation Requirements
This species is cold-hardy and easy to cultivate, as long as it is grown in well drained, light soil in an open, sunny location.
Wild Habitat and Distribution
In the wild, its natural habitat is dry rocky areas in the northern region of New Zealand's South Island, at elevations up to 900 metres.
