Where is the best place to plant Hebes?

How to grow hebe plants. Most hebes thrive in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot protected from winds. They don’t need rich soils and will tolerate drought. Deadhead spent blooms to improve the look of your hebe and keep it flowering for longer.

What are the best Hebes?

Noel Kingsbury’s recommended hebes

Hebe ‘Midsummer Beauty’
H. rakaiensis.
H. ochracea ‘James Stirling’
H. ‘White Gem’
H. ‘Emerald Gem’
H. ‘Great Orme’
H. ‘Nicola’s Blush’
H. ‘Oratia Beauty’

Are Hebes hard to grow?

Growing a hebe plant is easy. The versatility of these shrubs allows you to grow them in different ways. Use them for edging, plant them in borders, grow them in rock gardens or even in containers. Hebe shrubs are most suited for areas with cool summers and mild winters.

Where does hebe grow NZ?

They are most suited to areas that experience cool summers and mild winters and can adapt to range of soils but perform best if the soil is well-draining. Hebes can be grown in both sun and shade though full sun is preferable. When planting, the hebe should be planted at the same depth as the pot it came in.

How long do hebes last?

Hebes are named after the Greek goddess of youth, but sadly they do have a short-lived tendency. Expect five good years, ten at most.

Do hebes need a lot of water?

They do not grow well in water-logged ground and prefer well-drained soils. When grown in open ground they only require watering in very dry conditions. When grown in containers they will need more frequent watering from May to September.

Are hebes native to NZ?

Hebe is a genus of vascular plants that are native to New Zealand, the Falkland Islands, South America and Rapa (French Polynesia). The genus includes approximately 90 taxa maing it New Zealand’s largest plant genus .

Does hebe make a good hedge?

Hebes are great for informal hedging and garden borders. Their evergreen foliage makes them good ground cover and the pretty flowers that attract bees and butterflies make them suitable for wildlife gardens.

Can I prune hebe in autumn?

As with the vast majority of flowering evergreen shrubs, Hebe shrubs should be pruned in the growing season – or right at the end of the winter dormancy period. They should not be pruned in late Autumn – nor winter months. When pruned well – and sparingly – these shrubby Veronicas can enhance any garden – or container.

When should you plant hebes?

Hebes are best planted in spring – April or May – when the soil is warming up, which helps them to settle in quickly. There should be a wide choice of healthy young plants available in garden centres at this time too. You should never plant hebes in winter, as young plants are vulnerable to rotting in cold, wet soil.

What are the hardiest hebes?

Hebes with white flowers, like H. albicans and H. recurva, tend to be hardier than those with purple blooms.

How big do hebe grow?

Hebes are bushy evergreen shrubs with purple, pink or white flowers in summer, and sometimes in spring or autumn. The leaves can be ornamental too, often tinged with pink or variegated. Plants range from 30cm (1ft) up to 1.2m (4ft) tall.

Is Hebe native to New Zealand?

What is a Hebe shrub?

One of the largest species (90 – 100) of evergreen shrubs, most of which are native to New Zealand, the Hebe includes many first-rate plants which can be used to excellent effect in the structure of a garden design. The genus includes plants with shrubby, tree-like, sprawling and compact habits.

How many species of Hebe are there?

The genus includes approximately 90 taxa maing it New Zealand’s largest plant genus. Hebe rapensis is endemic to Rapa and all other species are native to New Zealand. Two species (Hebe salicifolia and Hebe elliptica) are also found in South America. The genus is named after Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth.

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