Hebe albicans - Cultivation Notes
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. Don't be put off by the ubiquity of this no fuss shrub; the reason gardeners like Hebes is because they are reliable and the look great. There is a Hebe for most locations, just avoid a exposed, wet soils in full shade.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Hebe albicans:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for container growing
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Design & Plant Use for Hebe albicans:
- Compact evergreen plant suitable for container planting
- Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
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