Hebe Sapphire

ID6090

Hebe Sapphire is an upright, evergreen shrub with attractive, mid-green foliage which is red flushed and has reddish midribs. The leaves are spear-shaped and have a distinct reddish tinge during winter and spring; the whole plant appearing almost purple in winter.

It produces dainty spikes of small, rosy purple flowers between July and August and makes a great, colourful shrub to include in a border surrounded by other plants for some protection.

Key Features

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Plant Height & Spread: 100cm x 100cm

Foliage Colour: Green

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Seasons of Interest: All Seasons

Soil Condition: Moist, well-drained 

Planting Position: Full Sun/Light Shade, Sheltered

Plant Care & Advice

The hebe plant does not require a lot of care once it is established. Although the shrub doesn't need much in the way of fertilizer, you can apply some once a year in late winter or early spring prior to new growth. Growing a hebe plant is very 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. To help keep your Hebe flowering well, remove the dead heads from the plant when they start to shrivel up. You could give your Hebe a trim all over in the early winter. This will help keep your plant attractive and strong.