Hebe Wiri Cloud
Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ (Veronica ‘Wiri Cloud’)
Overview
Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ is a beautiful, compact NZ hybrid noted for its toughness and generous early-summer flowering. Its fine foliage and masses of deep pink blooms make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance, cold- and drought-hardy landscapes.
Key Features
Foliage:
Small, fine, evergreen leaves forming a tidy, compact shrub. Dense foliage gives a soft, cloud-like appearance.
Flowers / Fruit:
Deep pink flowers forming at the stem tips in early summer, creating a vibrant and showy display. Highly attractive to pollinators.
Form & Habit:
Small, compact, rounded shrub with a naturally tidy and even shape.
Growth Rate:
Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value:
Cold hardy, drought tolerant and excellent in exposed or coastal sites. Flowers support bees and other pollinators.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 50 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Form | Compact, rounded shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to light shade |
| Water | Low once established; drought tolerant |
| Soil | Prefers free-draining soils; tolerates light coastal conditions |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Compact flowering shrub for borders and native gardens
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Excellent for small gardens, edging and mass planting
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Ideal for coastal and exposed sites
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Suits rockeries, cottage gardens and low-maintenance designs
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Light trim after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages fresh growth.
Watering: Minimal once established; water during extended dry periods in the first season.
Feeding: Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring if needed.
Pests & Diseases: Generally resistant and trouble-free.
Additional Tips
Plant in full sun for best flowering performance. Avoid overly wet soils to maintain plant health.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
The Wiri Hebe series was bred in Auckland for toughness, compact form and abundant flowering—traits that ‘Wiri Cloud’ displays exceptionally well.
Why Choose Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ (Veronica ‘Wiri Cloud’)?
This compact, reliable hebe bursts into vibrant deep pink bloom and thrives in tough NZ conditions—an ideal choice for creating long-lasting colour in small or exposed gardens.
Pot Size:
These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
Pot Size:
Standard Pot = 7cm Square
Large Pot = 9cm Square
Extra Large Pot = 1.5L Round
Use this guide to see how many plants of your selected pot size fit into a half or full carton.
Standard Pot = 25 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 10 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 5 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Standard Pot = 50 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 25 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 10 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Product Size:
The photo next to the ruler shows an example of the plant for sale (cm's) to give an indication of the size. Please note that the photo is for reference only; the size and appearance of the plant may vary.
Please Note:
Shipping charge applies. Available for immediate dispatch only, while stocks last.
