{"product_id":"hcal-7-25","title":"25x Hebe Calcicola - $1.99 each","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003eHebe (Veronica) calcicola\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone Hebe, Coastal Hebe\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHebe (Veronica) calcicola is a tough, compact NZ native shrub naturally found on limestone and rocky coastal areas. Its dense, tidy foliage, excellent hardiness, and generous flowering make it a superb choice for exposed, dry, or coastal gardens across New Zealand. 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Maintains shape with minimal clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Highly tolerant of poor soils, rocky ground, and coastal environments. 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Excellent choice for gardens with poor or shallow soils where few other shrubs thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe species name \u003cem\u003ecalcicola\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Latin meaning “lime-dweller,” reflecting its natural habitat on limestone outcrops—one reason this hebe performs exceptionally well in dry, alkaline, and coastal NZ environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Hebe (Veronica) calcicola?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a compact, ultra-hardy NZ native that delivers tidy form, reliable flowering, and exceptional coastal resilience, this hebe is one of the best performers available.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our standard size in 7cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veronica","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43845259362370,"sku":"HCAL-7-25","price":49.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/hebe_calcicola_TMSYEOON07TY_f49a4790-dc4a-4e00-842e-72db4701b5e9.jpg?v=1781206700","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/hcal-7-25","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}