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pH 7.5 ALKALINE |
Common Name: Red Edge
Latin Name: Hebe Albicans
Type: Evergreen shrubs/small trees
Location: Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury.
Ultimate height: 0.1 - 0.5m
Ultimate spread: 0.1 - 0.5m
Located Hebe Albican height: 300-400mm
Overall shape: Hebe Albicans have an
irregular form
Leaf Shape: It's oblong leaves are blue/grey
with a red coloured lining, especially during the winter period.
Preferred soil type: The best soil type for
Red Edge is in moist but well drained soil. Sand, Loam, Clay and Chalk are all
good examples of these materials.
Fruit/Flowers: Racemes or spikes of four
lobed mauve/white flowers which have a tubular shape, flowers are
present during both summer and autumn months.
Distribution: Red Edge is native of the higher
grounds and mountains in New Zealand.
I located this specie within a
boarder congested by both tree and shrub planting within the Fletcher Moss
Park. The boarder was in close proximity to the Fletcher Moss parking facility
entrance, and sat adjacent to the main site walkway/driveway. None native to
England, I assume this plant has been intentionally planted to provide a low
growing shrub to the planting bed. It seemed healthy, indicating that it was
getting the correct nutrition. Its growing tendencies meant it was leaning over
the walkway/driveway and could be subject to damage. Whilst I was observing
this plant, a staff gardner had driven past this specie and had brushed it with
his vehicle, fortunately causing no damage; repetition of this may cause
distress and/or damage to the plant in the long run. Its location provided
maximum exposure to the elements allowing this plant to thrive
accordingly.
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