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purple hebe

Looking to add a splash of vibrant colour and year-round charm to your garden? The purple hebe is a popular choice among New Zealand gardeners seeking a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that delivers striking purple hues. With its attractive foliage and long-lasting flowers, purple hebe makes an excellent addition to borders, rockeries, containers, and mixed shrub beds. Its beautiful, pollinator-friendly blooms and easy-care reputation mean you’ll enjoy both style and substance from this dependable evergreen shrub.

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Hebe Waireka

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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 autumn with tall and showy spikes of purple flowers as it grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. Hebe Waireka is commonly added to a mixed planting, used in borders, planted around outdoor living areas, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted on a bank.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, 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.

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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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Why Choose Purple Hebe for Your Garden?

Purple hebe shrubs, native to New Zealand, are loved for their clusters of vivid purple flowers, which often appear from late spring through autumn. Many varieties feature lush green leaves tinged with red or bronze, enhancing their ornamental value throughout the year. Drought-tolerant once established and resistant to coastal conditions, purple hebe suits a wide range of Kiwi gardens, from city courtyards to expansive rural landscapes.

Popular Purple Hebe Varieties

If you’re after a truly show-stopping purple hebe, explore these sought-after options:

Planting and Care Tips for Purple Hebe

Plant your purple hebe in well-drained soil, in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. These shrubs tolerate coastal winds and light frosts, making them versatile for diverse New Zealand conditions. Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and prune lightly after flowering to keep your plant compact and encourage new growth. Hebes benefit from regular watering during dry spells while they establish, but are generally low-maintenance once settled.

How to Use Purple Hebe in Landscaping

Purple hebes are wonderfully adaptable and fit seamlessly into many planting schemes. Try planting them en masse for a bold burst of colour, or mix them with native grasses and flaxes for a contemporary, wildlife-friendly garden. Their dense, compact growth makes purple hebe perfect for informal hedges, path edging, or even as a colourful feature in a large container by the front door.

Embrace the beauty, versatility, and native charm of purple hebe in your landscape. Explore our full range of stunning varieties like Hebe Inspiration, Hebe Catherine, Hebe Charlotte, Hebe Orphan Annie, and Hebe Waireka to find the perfect purple hebe for your garden today.

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