hebe for coastal gardens
Looking for the perfect hebe for coastal gardens? Hebes are some of New Zealand’s toughest, most versatile shrubs—making them ideal for breezy, salt-laden environments near the sea. Known for their lush foliage and long-lasting flowers, hebes bring colour, texture, and year-round structure to any coastal garden. Whether your site is windswept or bathed in sunshine, the right hebe variety will thrive and provide an easy-care tapestry of greens, blues, and purples. Read on for inspiration, care tips, and discover standout hebes made for life by the coast.
Hebe 'First Light'
Hebe 'First Light' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its colourful variegated foliage and vibrant flower spikes. The combination of green, cream, and pink tones creates year round interest in New Zealand gardens. Flowering through summer, it adds further colour and appeal. Hebe 'First Light' is ideal for borders, containers, and low maintenance landscapes.
From $21.53
Hebe 'Wiri Mist'
Hebe 'Wiri Mist' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its fine green foliage and masses of soft white flowers that appear from late spring through summer. It typically grows to 1 m tall and 1 m wide, making it ideal for borders, rock gardens or container planting. This hardy New Zealand-bred variety thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates coastal conditions, light frost and dry periods once established. 'Wiri Mist' adds texture and elegance to any garden setting.
From $18.83
