Hebe Mary Antoinette

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Add stunning year-round colour and structure to your garden with Hebe Mary Antoinette, one of New Zealand’s favourite evergreen shrubs. Famed for its showy flower spikes and lush, variegated foliage, this hardy hebe variety looks spectacular in borders, mixed beds, pots, or coastal gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Hebe Mary Antoinette is a low-maintenance, fast-growing plant that offers both beauty and resilience for Kiwi gardens.

Hebe 'Marie Antoinette'

Hebe 'Marie Antoinette' is an attractive evergreen shrub featuring lush green foliage and soft pink flower spikes that bring elegant colour to NZ gardens. Flowering through summer, it creates a vibrant yet refined display while maintaining a neat and compact habit.

Hebe 'Marie Antoinette'

Suited to regions:
All regions
Plant type:
Shrubs
Height:
75 cm
Spread:
75 cm
Flowering time:
Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock

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Unique Features of Hebe Mary Antoinette

Hebe Mary Antoinette stands out with its striking combination of purple buds that open to deep mauve flowers, appearing en masse from late spring through autumn. This reliable bloomer draws bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your backyard. The attractive green leaves edged with creamy yellow offer striking year-round interest, even when the plant isn’t in bloom. Its compact, bushy form—usually reaching around 1m in height and width—makes Hebe Mary Antoinette perfect for small gardens or container planting.

Planting and Care Tips

Plant Hebe Mary Antoinette in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. It thrives in coastal, urban, and rural environments, and tolerates wind and light frost. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage tidy shape and dense new growth. Mulch in spring and water well during long dry spells, but avoid soggy roots. This Hebe is excellent for low hedging, foundation planting, or as a colourful focal point in mixed shrub borders. For gardeners seeking easy-care structure, Hebe Mary Antoinette is a superb choice.

Hebe Mary Antoinette in Garden Design

Pair Hebe Mary Antoinette with complementary evergreen shrubs for year-round texture, or blend it with colourful perennials for a vivid seasonal display. Consider planting alongside Hebe odora for a contrast in texture, or mix with Hebe Flame, Hebe First Light, or Hebe Sandra Joy for a dynamic Hebe border. It also partners beautifully with flowering shrubs like Azalea Gay Paree and Azalea Eri Schame, or you could bring even more pollinator interest by planting with Fuchsia 'Land van Beveren' and Fuchsia 'Pegasus'. For a subtropical touch, consider combining with Rhododendron Vireya Jiminy Cricket.

Why Choose Hebe Mary Antoinette?

Few plants are as versatile and garden-friendly as Hebe Mary Antoinette. Its compact size, long flowering window, and resistance to common coastal and urban garden challenges make it a winner for New Zealand conditions. Whether you’re revamping a garden bed, establishing a new border, or just want a reliable performer for your pots and containers, Hebe Mary Antoinette offers something special. See why this stunning Hebe remains a top pick for Kiwi gardeners—and discover just how easy it is to enjoy beautiful blooms from spring to autumn.

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