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blue flowering hebe

Searching for the perfect blue flowering hebe for your New Zealand garden? You're in the right place. Hebes are beloved Kiwi shrubs, thriving across the country and offering dazzling blooms paired with glossy evergreen foliage. If you want to add a refreshing burst of blue to your borders, containers, or landscape, blue flowering hebe varieties make a stunning and easy-care choice. Whether you're designing a low-maintenance garden, attracting pollinators, or simply longing for reliable pops of colour, hebe shrubs hold year-round appeal.

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Hebe 'Margret'

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Hebe 'Margret' is a compact evergreen shrub known for its glossy foliage and soft pink to lilac flower spikes that bring gentle colour to NZ gardens. Flowering through summer, it creates a neat and tidy display while offering year round structure.

From $20.63

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Hebe 'Wiri Image'

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Hebe 'Wiri Image' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of attractive mauve to violet flower spikes that brighten the garden through the flowering season. Its naturally rounded habit and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens.

From $22.01

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Hebe 'Champion'

Hebe 'Champion' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense green foliage and abundant spikes of attractive flowers that brighten the garden...

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Hebe 'Bel Air'

Hebe 'Bel Air' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its dense foliage, compact growth habit, and colourful flowering display. Its neat form...

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Hebe 'Waireka'

Hebe 'Waireka' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its attractive green foliage and masses of soft lilac to white flower spikes through the...

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Hebe 'Wiri Prince' plant with lush green foliage and elegant purple flowers.
Hebe Wiri Prince

Hebe 'Wiri Prince' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its tidy growth habit, attractive foliage, and masses of colourful flowers. Flowering over...

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Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' hedge.
Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' (Blue Tōtara)

Podocarpus ‘Matapouri Blue’, also known as Blue Totara, is a stunning New Zealand native tree prized for its striking blue-green foliage and tidy...

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Large Jacaranda mimosifolia tree with blue flowers.
Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)

Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the Blue Jacaranda tree, is a tropical-looking tree that is widely planted because of its beautiful and...

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A Rosemary 'Blue Lagoon' shrub with blue flowers in a mixed planting.
Rosmarinus 'Blue Lagoon'

Rosmarinus ‘Blue Lagoon’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and vibrant deep blue flowers. Blooming from late winter through...

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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same...

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Prostanthera 'Eddington Blue'

Prostanthera 'Eddington Blue' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of vibrant blue mauve flowers and highly aromatic foliage. This...

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Liriope muscari 'Blue Skies' plant with blue flowers and green foliage in a garden.
Liriope 'Blue Skies'

Liriope 'Blue Skies' is a blue-flowering Liriope that forms a tidy clump and features strap-like, dark green leaves. Flower spikes rise above the...

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Hebe 'Wairua Beauty'

Hebe 'Wairua Beauty' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its lush green foliage and masses of attractive lilac to mauve flower spikes through...

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Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' speciment tree.
Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'

Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit...

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Wisteria 'Blue Sapphire' cluster of colourful blue flowers.
Wisteria 'Blue Sapphire'

Wisteria ‘Blue Sapphire’ is a stunning flowering climber prized for its long elegant racemes of rich blue violet flowers that appear in spring. This...

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An upright Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' shrub with blue flowers in a Mediterranean themed garden.
Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'

The 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a fast-growing and upright variety that features petite, sky-blue flowers borne amidst the dark green leaves through...

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree...

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Hebe Lavender Lace stem with elegant, pink flowers.
Hebe 'Lavender Lace'

Hebe 'Lavender Lace' is an elegant evergreen shrub featuring fine textured foliage and soft lavender flower spikes that bring gentle colour to NZ...

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Agapanthus 'Blue Finn' blue flower.
Agapanthus 'Blue Finn'

Agapanthus 'Blue Finn' is a compact, evergreen variety prized for its deep blue blooms and tidy, clumping habit. This hardy perennial adds a burst of...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' (Silver Gum)

Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' is a highly popular evergreen tree admired for its stunning silver blue foliage and strong ornamental appeal. The rounded...

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A Picea pungens 'Glauca' (Colorado Blue Spruce) tree.
Picea pungens Glauca

Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, is a blue coloured conifer that grows with a broad and open, pyramidal shape. The...

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Hebe odora green foliage and elegant, white flowers.
Hebe odora

Hebe odora is a NZ native shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. The foliage comprises glossy leaves which are green with yellow edges and...

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Stunning, dark blue flowers on Salvia 'Blue Angel].
Salvia 'Blue Angel'

Salvia 'Blue Angel' is a beautiful perennial known for its soft blue flower spikes that appear generously across summer and autumn in New Zealand...

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Hebe albicans grey foliage with elegant, white flowers.
Hebe albicans

Hebe albicans is a NZ native shrub that features showy clusters of small white flowers during summer. The foliage comprises short and thick...

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Hebe 'Lollipop' purple-black foliage and pink flowers.
Hebe 'Lollipop'

Hebe 'Lollipop' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, rounded form and prolific display of lilac to pink flowers. Native to New...

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Azalea 'Blue Danube'

Azalea 'Blue Danube' is a striking evergreen azalea admired for its masses of rich purple blue flowers and lush green foliage. This compact shrub...

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Hebe buxifolia (Boxleaf Hebe)

Hebe buxifolia is a NZ native shrub with glossy leaves that are green with yellow edges. These are adorned by masses of fragrant and showy, white...

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Hebe 'Black Panther'

Hebe 'Black Panther' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its dark purple foliage that provides outstanding year round colour and contrast...

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Hebe 'Snowdrift'

Hebe 'Snowdrift' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of crisp white flower spikes that brighten the garden...

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Blueberry 'Powder Blue' blue berries with lush, green foliage.
Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its sweet flavour, firm berries, and extended harvest period. This reliable...

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Lavender 'Sensation Blue' shrub with purple flowers above dark green foliage.
Lavender 'Sensation Blue'

Lavender 'Sensation Blue' is a standout lavender variety admired for its deep blue purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from...

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Hebe 'Margret'

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Why Choose a Blue Flowering Hebe?

Blue flowering hebe varieties offer more than just brilliant colour—they’re hardy, compact, and ideal for New Zealand conditions. With a long flowering season, these hebes provide nectar for bees and butterflies, making your garden a haven for wildlife. Their tidy growth habit suits contemporary spaces just as well as cottage gardens. Hebes are drought-tolerant once established and withstand coastal exposures, meaning they're perfect for gardeners seeking resilience alongside beauty.

Top Blue Flowering Hebe Varieties

The New Zealand native hebe family features many shades of blue, from rich indigo to soft sky tones. One standout is Hebe Margret, boasting deep blue-purple blooms and compact foliage—an excellent choice for borders or pots. If you prefer a bolder look, Hebe Wiri Image displays vibrant blue-violet flowers from spring into summer and a strong upright habit.

While searching for blue flowering hebes, don’t overlook popular hybrids with subtle blue hues. For example, Hebe Red Edge (Hebe albicans Red Edge) combines blue-toned flower spikes with attractive foliage featuring a distinctive red edge. These selections adapt well to local conditions and deliver joyous colour, even in smaller urban gardens.

Planting and Care Tips for Hebe Shrubs

Hebes are easy-going, but a few simple tips will help them thrive. Plant them in well-draining soil and provide full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid heavy feeding—hebess dislike rich, wet soils. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushy growth and maintain their neat form. Water young plants regularly, especially during dry spells. Established blue flowering hebes are remarkably drought-tolerant and withstand most pests and diseases.

Companion Plants for Blue Flowering Hebe

Blue-flowered hebes partner effortlessly with other garden favourites, creating harmonious planting schemes. Pair them with hydrangeas for layered blue tones—Hydrangea Blue Deckle is a superb option, offering lacy blue blossoms that echo hebe’s hues. For fragrant foliage and additional blue blooms, consider Prostanthera Eddington Blue (Mint Bush Plant)—its aromatic leaves and cool-toned flowers complement hebes beautifully.

Why Buy Your Blue Flowering Hebe from Us?

We’re passionate about bringing you the best blue flowering hebes and companion shrubs suited to New Zealand gardens. From reliable classics like Hebe Margret and Hebe Wiri Image to striking options like Hebe Red Edge (Hebe albicans Red Edge), our selection ensures you’ll find the ideal match for your landscape. Explore our range online, and discover plants that transform your garden with vibrant blue colour and lasting charm.

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