Hebe
Hebe rakaiensis
Common Name: Hebe
Genus: Hebe
Species: rakaiensis
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 1.20 m (120 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: White |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: June & July |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
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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