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hebe blue gem rhs

Searching for information about hebe blue gem rhs? If you love hardy, colourful shrubs, Hebe Blue Gem is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens. This exceptional hebe variety boasts RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) recognition, affirming its value for garden enthusiasts seeking easy-care, long-flowering shrubs. Whether you’re enhancing a native border or adding to a contemporary landscape, Hebe Blue Gem rewards with vibrant blooms and evergreen appeal.

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Hebe Wiri Image

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Hebe Wiri Image features lush and glossy, dark green leaves held on solid, upright stems. Through summer and intermittently through the year it produces showy spikes of bright blue flowers. The combination of flowers and foliage is outstanding as it grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide. Hebe Wiri Image is commonly added to a mixed planting, used in borders, planted around outdoor living areas, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted for a spectacular display.

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 Emerald Gem

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Hebe Emerald Gem is a NZ native that is grown for its fine foliage and delicate flowers. It grows as a compact, rounded shrub carrying mid-green foliage held densely on short stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, white flowers through summer and autumn as it grows to 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Hebe Emerald Gem is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used in alpine gardens, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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What Makes Hebe Blue Gem RHS Special?

Hebe Blue Gem is celebrated for its striking clusters of violet-blue flowers that bloom from late spring through autumn. Growing upright and bushy to around 1m tall and wide, it creates a neat silhouette that suits both formal beds and relaxed cottage gardens. The rich green foliage stays attractive year-round, making this hebe a superb choice for dependable structure and colour.

The prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit underlines Hebe Blue Gem’s performance, reliability, and garden-worthiness. Its drought tolerance, compact growth, and long-flowering period make it ideal for New Zealand conditions, whether you garden in coastal zones or chilly inland environments.

Planting Hebe Blue Gem RHS

To get the best from your Hebe Blue Gem RHS, plant it in full sun or light shade with well-draining soil. This shrub copes well with windy sites and is a favourite for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Minimal pruning is needed—simply clip after flowering to maintain its shape.

Consider pairing Hebe Blue Gem with other top-rated hebes for year-round interest. Some popular companions from our nursery include Hebe Emerald Gem for lush green mounds, Hebe Wiri Image for robust magenta flower spikes, and Hebe Jewel Of The Nile with its unique variegated foliage.

Other RHS-Recognised Hebes for Your Garden

If you love the performance of Hebe Blue Gem RHS, explore other varieties that thrive in New Zealand gardens. Hebe Red Edge (Hebe albicans Red Edge) offers soft blue-green leaves edged in red, while Hebe Margret is perfect for compact spaces with its neat grey-green foliage and subtle blooms. These shrubs provide resilience, colour, and structure all year long.

Why Choose Hebe Blue Gem RHS for Your Landscape?

As an RHS award-winner, Hebe Blue Gem stands out for its remarkable combination of beauty, resilience, and low maintenance. Its versatility makes it suitable for mass planting, foundation borders, or containers. Whether creating a pollinator-friendly retreat or a formal front garden, this reliable hebe adapts effortlessly to a variety of New Zealand settings.

Browse our full collection of hebes, including Hebe Emerald Gem and Hebe Wiri Image, to complete your landscape with diverse colour and texture. Trust RHS-recognised selections for beautiful, successful gardens year after year.


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