Hebe odora

Hebe buxifolia odora, Hebe odora buxifolia, Veronica odora, Boxwood Hebe

Hebe odora is a NZ native shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. The foliage comprises glossy leaves which are green with yellow edges and becomes adorned with masses of fragrant and showy, white flowers from spring through autumn. It grows with a rounded habit and typically reaches 1 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Hebe odora is a great plant for border planting, adding to mixed plantings, planting around the base of a tree, including in a rock garden, or planting anywhere its beauty and fragrance can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hebe buxifolia odora, Hebe odora buxifolia, Veronica odora, Boxwood Hebe

Hebe odora Details

Hebe odora is a NZ native shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. The foliage comprises glossy leaves which are green with yellow edges. These are adorned by masses of fragrant and showy, white flowers from spring through autumn. It grows with a rounded habit and typically reaches 1 m tall and 1.2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, coastal conditions, wind, and periods of dry, but does not do well on wet, heavy soils. Hebe odora is a great plant for border planting, adding to mixed plantings, planting around the base of a tree, including in a rock garden, or planting anywhere its beauty and fragrance can be enjoyed.