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hebe hedge spacing

If you're planning to plant a vibrant, evergreen hebe hedge in your New Zealand garden, getting the hebe hedge spacing right is key to success. Well-spaced hebes form dense, lush barriers that demand little maintenance and provide year-round interest with their petite foliage and striking blooms. This guide will help you determine the ideal hebe hedge spacing for different hebe species, how to plant for rapid coverage, and tips for achieving the healthiest, most attractive hedge.

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Hebe Icing Sugar

Hebe Icing Sugar is grown for its compact form and prolific flowering through summer and autumn. Short flower spikes carrying pink and white flowers are borne amidst the lush and glossy, dark green leaves. This NZ native grows with a rounded shape to about 70 cm tall and 1 m wide. Hebe Icing Sugar 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: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
Hebe Wiri Mist shrub with elegant, white flowers.

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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Hebe stricta (Koromiko)

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Hebe 'First Light'

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Hebe 'Sandra Joy'

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Hebe 'Flame'

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Hebe 'Red Edge'

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Hebe Inspiration

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Hebe Bel Air

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Hebe Catherine

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Hebe Wiri Image

Hebe Wiri Image features lush and glossy, dark green leaves held on solid, upright stems. Through summer and intermittently through the year it...

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Hebe Orphan Annie

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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 Heebie Jeebies

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Why Hebe Hedge Spacing Matters

Hebe hedge spacing is crucial when you want a seamless, tidy hedge rather than patchy or leggy growth. Placing your plants too far apart can leave gaps for years, while planting too close may cause overcrowding, poor airflow, and increased susceptibility to disease. Ensuring proper spacing helps hebes develop robust roots, maintain healthy foliage, and display their natural shape.

Recommended Hebe Hedge Spacing

The ideal hebe hedge spacing largely depends on the variety you choose. Most commonly grown garden hebes, such as Hebe 'Wiri Mist' and Hebe strictissima (Banks Peninsula Koromiko), grow into neat, rounded mounds. Here are some general guidelines:

How to Plant for a Full, Healthy Hebe Hedge

  1. Mark Your Line: Use string and pegs to create a straight line for your hedge.
  2. Prepare the Soil: Hebes thrive best in well-drained soil. Work in compost to give your plants a good start.
  3. Dig Holes at Recommended Spacing: Follow the spacing guides above, setting each plant at the same depth it was in its pot.
  4. Water and Mulch: Water well after planting and mulch to suppress weeds.
  5. Ongoing Care: Hebes respond well to light pruning after flowering, which helps keep your hedge dense and shapely.

Choosing Hebes for Your Hedge

Hebes offer fantastic variety for hedging and borders. For dense, formal hedges, Hebe buxifolia (Boxleaf Hebe) is a favourite choice. If you want a native touch, try Hebe stricta (Koromiko) or Hebe strictissima (Banks Peninsula Koromiko). For a softer, cloud-pruned style, Hebe 'Wiri Mist' fits beautifully, while Hebe subalpina (Subalpine Hebe) adds interest to lower hedges and borders.

By following these tips for proper hebe hedge spacing, you'll create a striking, sustainable garden feature that's as hardy as it is beautiful.


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