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koromiko hebe

Koromiko hebe is a beloved native shrub in many New Zealand gardens, prized for its adaptability, beautiful foliage, and resilience. Whether you’re creating a native planting, restoring a bank, or simply searching for a low-maintenance, evergreen hedge, koromiko hebe offers charm and hardiness in equal measure. Its distinctive long, narrow leaves and clusters of delicate white or pale lavender flowers make it a feature in coastal, urban, and rural landscapes alike. With an easy-going nature and ecological benefits, this wonderful plant adds structure and beauty to any outdoor space.

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 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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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 Bel Air

Hebe Bel Air is a NZ native shrub that features impressive, lilac-pink flower spikes through summer. These are borne above the lush and glossy, green...

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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 Waireka

Hebe Waireka features lush and glossy foliage that is variegated with a dark green centre and a cream edge. The foliage is adorned from spring until...

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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...

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Hebe 'Red Edge'

Hebe 'Red Edge' is a compact evergreen shrub known for its distinctive foliage with red tinged edges that intensify in cooler weather, adding year...

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Hebe salicifolia shrub coated in elegant, white flowers.
Hebe salicifolia (Koromiko)

Hebe salicifolia, commonly known as Koromiko, is a large and bushy shrub with light green foliage that becomes adorned with showy spikes of white...

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Hebe stricta white flowers.
Hebe stricta (Koromiko)

Hebe stricta, commonly known as Koromiko, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub admired for its upright form and masses of white to pale lilac...

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Hebe strictissima plant with elegant white flowers.
Hebe strictissima (Banks Peninsula Koromiko)

Hebe strictissima is a hardy NZ native shrub valued for its dense foliage and reliable performance in a wide range of conditions. With its upright...

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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 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 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 Violet Cushion

Hebe Violet Cushion is a popular variety of Hebe due to both its colourful foliage and flowers. It grows as a rounded shrub carrying fine, mid-green...

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Hebe elliptica plant with dense green foliage and white flowers.
Hebe elliptica (Shore Hebe)

Hebe elliptica grows as a bushy shrub with slender stems that carry short, fleshy, green leaves with a light edge. The foliage is complemented during...

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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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Hebe gracillima plant with white flowers.
Hebe gracillima

Hebe gracillima is an evergreen shrub that grows to approximately 1.2 m in height and 1.5 m in width. The foliage comprises narrow, spear-shaped...

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Hebe 'Caledonia' plant with purple foliage and pink-purple flowers.
Hebe Caledonia

Hebe Caledonia is a smaller variety Hebe and features lovely foliage and flowers. The new foliage emerges an intense purple colour and ages to take...

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

Hebe White Gem is a shrub with leaves that are small and green with a pale edge, and packed densely on short, slender stems. The foliage is adorned...

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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 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...

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Hebe Snowdrift

Hebe Snowdrift is grown for its lovely foliage and impressive flower spikes. It grows as busy shrub with spear shaped, olive-green leaves. The...

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Hebe allanii

Hebe allanii is a low-growing, NZ native, evergreen shrub, reaching just 25 cm tall and the same wide. The leaves are dark green, have a red margin...

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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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Hebe odora green foliage and elegant, white flowers.
Hebe odora

Hebe odora is a NZ native shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. The foliage comprises glossy leaves which are green with yellow edges and...

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Hebe 'Karo Golden Esk'

Hebe 'Karo Golden Esk' is a vibrant evergreen shrub featuring golden tinged foliage and soft mauve flower spikes that bring colour and contrast to NZ...

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Hebe Elizabeth

Hebe Elizabeth is an exquisite variety that features masses of showy, bright pink flower spikes during summer and autumn. These are complemented with...

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Hebe subalpina with white flowers and green foliage.
Hebe subalpina (Subalpine Hebe)

Hebe subalpina is a resilient NZ native shrub that brings structure and greenery to a wide range of landscapes. With its compact, bushy form and...

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Hebe annulata (Veronica annulata)

Hebe annulata is a lovely, evergreen shrub that features tiny, yellow-green leaves. These are held densely on short branches that spread like a fan...

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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 macrantha

Hebe macrantha grows as a compact, rounded shrub to about 60 cm tall and the same wide with leaves that are densely clustered around the stem. Showy...

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Hebe 'Wiri Mist'

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What is Koromiko Hebe?

The term "koromiko hebe" most commonly refers to species such as Hebe salicifolia (Koromiko) and Hebe stricta (Koromiko). These New Zealand native shrubs are members of the Plantaginaceae family and are well-suited to our unique environment. Koromiko hebes are known for their willow-like, glossy green leaves and flowering spikes that attract native pollinators, making them both beautiful and beneficial additions to the garden.

Growing Conditions and Care

Koromiko hebe is popular among New Zealand gardeners because it thrives in a wide range of conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of wind, light frosts, and coastal exposure. These tough native shrubs handle most soil types, as long as drainage is good. Once established, koromiko hebe is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it perfect for busy gardeners or those starting out with native plantings.

Prune after flowering to shape and encourage compact growth. Mulching helps suppress weeds and retain moisture, but koromiko hebe generally requires little intervention beyond an occasional tidy-up.

Uses for Koromiko Hebe

From formal borders to loose, natural hedges, koromiko hebe is extremely versatile. It’s ideal for riparian planting, shelter belts, and erosion control thanks to its dense root system. The showy blooms of koromiko hebe are also a wonderful resource for native birds and insects, supporting biodiversity in your garden.

If you’re designing a native theme, consider mixing koromiko hebe with other hebes for varied texture and colour. Options like Hebe strictissima (Banks Peninsula Koromiko), Hebe Karo Golden Esk, and Hebe Black Satin can be beautifully combined with koromiko hebe, providing interest throughout the year.

Popular Koromiko Hebe Varieties

Several well-known koromiko hebes thrive in New Zealand gardens:

Each variety has its own character but shares the dependable nature synonymous with koromiko hebe.

Make Koromiko Hebe Part of Your Garden

Whether you’re after a beautiful flowering shrub, a hardy native hedge, or an ecological boost for your outdoor space, koromiko hebe delivers. Browse our range of koromiko hebe plants and discover how easy it is to add native style and resilience to your garden. For companion ideas, mix with other hebes such as Hebe Karo Golden Esk and Hebe Black Satin for year-round interest and texture. Grow with confidence and enjoy the lasting benefits of koromiko hebe in your Kiwi landscape.


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