Hebe Emerald Gem

Name: Hebe Emerald Gem
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 15581d
Price: 19.3 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Hebe Emerald Gem is a NZ native that is grown for its fine foliage and delicate flowers. It grows as a compact, rounded shrub carrying mid-green foliage held densely on short stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, white flowers through summer and autumn as it grows to 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Hebe Emerald Gem is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used in alpine gardens, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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What are the garden uses for Hebe Emerald Gem in NZ?

Hebe Emerald Gem is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is most commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank. It is a great complement to a modern and native garden where it brings both colour, texture, and elegance to a space. This NZ native is a hardy plant and is popular with landscape designers across NZ.

What does Hebe Emerald Gem need to grow well?

Hebe Emerald Gem grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, moderate wind, and humid climates. If the soil is heavy or is prone to wetness, this plant will not perform unless the drainage issues are corrected.

Hebe Emerald Gem plant care

The most important part of caring for Hebe Emerald Gem is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time but this is best undertaken in summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Keep an eye out for scale insect and mealy bugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.

Hebe Emerald Gem for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Hebe Emerald Gem plants for sale in NZ. We have nurseries that specialise in growing these amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Hebe needs and impress you with both our products and service!