Hebe
Hebe rakaiensis
Common Name: Hebe
Genus: Hebe
Species: rakaiensis
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 1.20 m (120 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: June and July
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage
One of the most popular hebes, this has clusters of large white flowers in early and mid-summer and glossy fresh green leaves. This tough rounded evergreen shrub forms a neat hummock and will lend structure to a mixed border or oriental-style garden. It is salt and pollution tolerant and is therefore suitable for city or coastal gardens.
- Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring
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