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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Hebe speciosa
Showy Hebe
Flower Color
Description
A bushy evergreen shrub to around 1.2m high, with broadly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves with darker green veins and creamy white margins. Leaves are tinted pink when young and in cold weather. Long spikes of purple flowers that pale as they age are produced in summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5LP113050V0025Z00010 | €6.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.