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Looking for the perfect "hebe gem" to add beauty, structure, and year-round interest to your New Zealand garden? Hebes are a beloved group of evergreen shrubs, and the hebe gem varieties are known for their compact forms, vibrant foliage, and reliable performance. Whether you want mass colour, hardy low hedging, or easy-care accents for your landscape, the appeal of a hebe gem is unbeatable. With diverse foliage hues and a consistent show of delicate flowers, these compact hebes are ideal for gardeners wanting maximum impact with minimal effort.

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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 flowers from spring through autumn as it grows to 1 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Hebe buxifolia is an excellent plant for borders, adding to mixed plantings, planting around the base of a tree, including in a rock garden, or planting anywhere its beauty and fragrance can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem'

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Westringia Wynyabbie Gem is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a fast growing, bushy shrub. It has narrow, mid-green leaves held densely off short stems. Through most of the year it produces small and dainty, light purple flowers amidst the foliage as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Westringia Wynyabbie Gem is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a low hedge, or mass planted for an amazing display.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Hebe 'Wiri Mist'

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Hebe 'Marie Antoinette'

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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...

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Hebe 'Red Edge'

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Hebe 'Wiri Image'

Hebe 'Wiri Image' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of attractive mauve to violet flower spikes that...

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Euonymus 'Emerald Gem' small hedge with dense green foliage.
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem'

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Hebe 'Waireka'

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Buxus 'Green Gem'

Buxus 'Green Gem' is a compact, evergreen boxwood plant that is ideal for low hedges, borders, and topiary in New Zealand gardens. It forms a dense...

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

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Prunus Southern Gem

Prunus 'Southern Gem' is a beautiful cherry tree prized for its early pink blossoms that herald the arrival of spring. This deciduous tree grows up...

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Hebe Emerald Gem

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...

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Hebe Jewel Of The Nile

Hebe Jewel Of The Nile features showy, purple flower clusters from summer through autumn. These are held above the colourful foliage which emerges...

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Hebe 'Wiri Gem'

Hebe 'Wiri Gem' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its dense green foliage and abundant mauve to violet flower spikes that brighten the garden...

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Hebe 'White Gem' plant with white flowers and lush green foliage.
Hebe 'White Gem'

Hebe 'White Gem' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its neat green foliage and masses of brilliant white flower spikes that brighten the garden...

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Hebe 'Blue Gem'

Hebe 'Blue Gem' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant blue flower spikes and tidy growth habit. Flowering through summer, it adds a...

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Hebe Quicksilver

Hebe Quicksilver grows as a rounded shrub carrying fine, blue-silver foliage, held on near black stems. The foliage is complemented with purple...

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Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii' shrub with green foliage.
Hebe Sutherlandii

Hebe sutherlandii is a compact NZ native shrub prized for its rounded form and silver grey foliage that adds elegance to any garden. Its neat habit...

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Hebe 'Black Satin' plant with dark foliage and pink flowers.
Hebe Black Satin

Hebe Black Satin is a popular variety of Hebe due to both its colourful foliage and flowers. It grows as a rounded shrub carrying glossy, dark purple...

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Hebe George

Hebe George is a spreading, NZ native shrub that features impressive, purple-blue flower spikes through summer. These are borne above the lush and...

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia Zanzibar Gem

Zamioculcas zamiifolia Zanzibar Gem is a very popular indoor plant owing to its bright and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright...

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Hibiscus 'Gem' orange flower.
Hibiscus 'Gem'

Hibiscus 'Gem' is a compact flowering shrub that delivers vibrant colour and reliable summer performance in New Zealand gardens. Its showy blooms...

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Westringia 'Blue Gem'

Westringia Blue Gem is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a popular, fast-growing shrub. It features fine and narrow, green...

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Hebe stenophylla (Narrow-Leaved Hebe)

Hebe stenophylla is an evergreen, bushy shrub that grows to about 1 m high and 1.5 m wide. The light green, somewhat drooping leaves are narrow and...

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Hebe 'Sunstreak' plant with variegated foliage.
Hebe Sunstreak

Hebe Sunstreak is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that features variegated foliage and pretty flowers. It grows with a dense and busy habit producing...

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Azalea 'Orchid Gem' plant with pink and cream flowers.
Azalea 'Orchid Gem'

Azalea 'Orchid Gem' is a beautifully compact evergreen azalea prized for its vivid orchid purple blooms that smother the shrub in spring. Each flower...

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Hebe buxifolia (Boxleaf Hebe)

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Why Choose Hebe Gem Varieties?

Hebe gem varieties stand out for their versatility and resilience. They tolerate coastal winds, moderate frosts, and the dry spells that New Zealand gardens frequently experience. Their tidy, compact form makes them perfect for borders, rockeries, low hedges, or container plantings. The colourful foliage and clusters of bees-attracting flowers make every hebe gem a fantastic choice for modern, native, and cottage-style gardens alike.

Popular Hebe Gem Choices

If you're after a specific hebe gem variety, consider some of the most sought-after names for their outstanding qualities:

Growing and Caring for Hebe Gem Shrubs

Hebe gem varieties thrive in a sunny or partially shaded spot with free-draining soil. They benefit from occasional mulching and light pruning after flowering to keep their tight form. Avoid heavy soils and water-logged conditions. Hebes generally require little maintenance, yet reward you with abundant colour and texture all year long.

Using Hebe Gem Varieties in Your Garden

A hebe gem is versatile enough for a range of garden styles. Use them as a trimmed low hedge along pathways, mass-plant for groundcover, or pair with grasses and other natives for a contemporary landscape look. Their resilience makes them an excellent choice for coastal gardens and urban courtyards alike, offering lasting shape and visual appeal when many other plants fade.

With a range of stunning options like Hebe White Gem (Hebe brachysiphon White Gem), Hebe Emerald Gem, Hebe Wiri Gem, Hebe Jewel Of The Nile, and Hebe Blue Gem, adding a "hebe gem" to your garden is an investment in colour, structure, and long-lasting beauty. Choose your favourite gem to enjoy year-round texture and charm, perfectly suited for New Zealand gardens.


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