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Hebe - 'Lady Ann' (Hebe)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Hebe - Cultivation Notes

This variegated Hebe is an attractive and versatile shrub that tolerates a variety of soils just as long as they are not to wet. Ideally plant in full or part sun in a sheltered spot - possibly in a tub or pot. Don't be put off by the ubiquity of these no fuss shrubs; the reason gardeners like Hebes is because they are reliable and they look great. There is a Hebe for most locations, just avoid planting in exposed areas, or wet soils in full shade.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Hebe:
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Hebe:
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils


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Hebe - 'Lady Ann' (Hebe)
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