Jack Hobbs initiated a #Hebe breeding programme at the #Auckland Botanic Gardens in 1982, producing the 'Wiri' series. This is #Veronica (aka Hebe) 'Wiri Mist' at Queens Park #native #garden in #Invercargill #Southland New Zealand. 14 November.

More info re Jack Hobbs and Hebes, including video, at.. https://www.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz/science/research/plant-breeding/

#spring #flowers #white #nzplants #NewZealand #WiriMist #JackHobbs #BloomScrolling

Plant breeding

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