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Veronica hulkena
Marlborough Hebe, New Zealand Lilac
This is a unique veronica and a favourite amongst NZ gardeners. Can reach 1 m tall. Its flower is pale violet, mauve, pale pink or almost white. It occurs naturally on rocky banks, and river gorges, but in the home garden prefers well drained soil and a warm site. It flowers from late October to December.