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hebe glaucophylla

Hebe glaucophylla is a stunning native shrub prized by New Zealand gardeners for its distinctive blue-green foliage and elegant, low-maintenance habit. Renowned for its year-round colour and hardiness, this Hebe species is an excellent choice for anyone looking to add textural interest to borders, rockeries, or coastal gardens. Whether you’re passionate about native planting or simply want a reliable evergreen that copes with varied conditions, Hebe glaucophylla is a standout performer for contemporary landscapes and traditional gardens alike.

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Hebe 'First Light'

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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
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Hebe Orphan Annie

Hebe Orphan Annie is grown for its variegated foliage and prolific flowering through summer and autumn. Short flower spikes carrying purple flowers are borne amidst the lush and glossy, cream and green leaves. This NZ native typically grows with a rounded shape to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. Hebe Orphan Annie is ideal for including in a mixed planting, mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank, adding to borders, including in cottage gardens, or planting around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical
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Features and Appearance

Hebe glaucophylla grows as a tidy, compact shrub, typically reaching around 60cm tall and 1m wide. Its attractive, glaucous leaves give the plant a soft, silvery-blue hue that provides a calming contrast against deeper greens or vibrant flowers. In summer, Hebe glaucophylla produces delicate pale lilac to white flowers held in tight spikes above the foliage, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its elegant form and subtle tones make it an ideal companion plant in native and ornamental planting schemes.

Planting and Care

One of the biggest advantages of Hebe glaucophylla is its resilience and adaptability. It thrives in full sun to light shade and tolerates a range of soil types, provided they are well-draining. For best results, plant Hebe glaucophylla in a spot with good air circulation and water regularly during its first year to help it establish. Once established, it copes well with dry spells and coastal winds, making it perfect for exposed or seaside locations. Light annual trimming after flowering will keep your plant neat and encourage fresh new growth.

Landscaping with Hebes

Looking to create a stunning garden tableau with Hebes? Hebe glaucophylla is beautiful paired with other New Zealand natives and colourful Hebe varieties. Add layers of interest by planting alongside Hebe First Light for vivid foliage contrast, or intermix with more upright options like Hebe Caledonia or the charming Hebe Pretty In Pink. These combinations not only boost visual interest but also support pollinators across the seasons. For soft edges on paths and driveways, or as a feature in container gardens, Hebe glaucophylla shines.

Related Hebe Varieties

If you're expanding your Hebe collection, consider exploring the graceful Hebe gracillima, valued for its fine foliage and subtle blooms, or the vibrant Hebe Inspiration, an excellent companion plant for Hebe glaucophylla. Mixing different Hebe cultivars allows you to enjoy a spectrum of colours, textures, and flowering times, making your garden more dynamic and biodiverse.

Why Choose Hebe glaucophylla?

Hebe glaucophylla is an easy-going, stylish shrub that brings New Zealand's natural beauty into any outdoor space. With its handsome foliage, low-water needs, and fuss-free growth, it’s little wonder many gardeners include it as part of their backbone planting. Whether mass-planted for ground cover or used as a single highlight in a mixed border, Hebe glaucophylla is a versatile, dependable, and distinctly Kiwi choice for your landscape.


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