Hebe Red Edge

Name: Hebe Red Edge
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11693b
Price: 17.81 NZD
Availability: InStock

Hebe Red Hedge, Hebe albicans Red Edge, Red Edge Hebe, Hebe Red Edge Plant

Hebe Red Edge is a NZ native that features masses of small but pretty, lilac-coloured flowers which gradually fade to white. These are produced through summer and autumn amidst the small and thick, grey-green leaves that emerge purple and have a red margin. This evergreen shrub grows densely with a rounded shape to about 60 cm tall and the same wide. Hebe Red Edge is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, grown in a container, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank or the like for a very effective display.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hebe Red Hedge, Hebe albicans Red Edge, Red Edge Hebe, Hebe Red Edge Plant

Hebe albicans Red Edge

Hebe albicans Red Edge is a variety of Hebe that features colourful foliage and pretty flowers. This NZ native produces masses of small but pretty, lilac-coloured flowers which gradually fade to white. These are produced through summer and autumn amidst the small and thick, grey-green leaves. The leaves emerge purple and have a red margin. This evergreen shrub grows densely with a rounded shape to about 60 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and dry periods. Hebe albicans Red Edge is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, grown in a container, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank or the like for a very effective display.