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purple leaf hebe

If you’re seeking a bold and beautiful addition to your garden, the purple leaf hebe is a stunning choice that offers both eye-catching colour and year-round interest. Known for its vibrant foliage, this hebe brings a splash of deep purple to your garden beds and containers, creating contrast with green-leafed plants and enhancing your outdoor space. Hardy and easy to care for, purple leaf hebe varieties thrive in New Zealand’s climate, requiring minimal maintenance and rewarding you with masses of attractive leaves and flowers. Whether you’re designing a modern landscape or refreshing a cottage garden, this shrub is an ideal way to introduce rich hues and textural variety.

Pseudopanax lessonii purpurea shrub in a garden with purple and green foliage.

Pseudopanax lessonii 'Purpurea'

Pseudopanax lessonii 'Purpurea' is a striking New Zealand native shrub admired for its rich purple toned foliage and bold architectural form. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and structure, making it an excellent feature for modern landscapes, native gardens, and mixed borders.

From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Acer platanoides 'Nigrum'

Acer platanoides 'Nigrum' is a striking deciduous tree valued for its large deep purple foliage and impressive shade creating canopy. The richly coloured leaves emerge dark and maintain their dramatic appearance through the growing season before developing warm autumn tones.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 15.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Japanese
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Heuchera 'Glitter'

Heuchera 'Glitter' is a stunning perennial admired for its shimmering silver foliage highlighted with dark veining and rich purple undersides. The...

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Fraxinus 'Purple Spire'

Fraxinus 'Purple Spire' is an elegant deciduous tree admired for its upright narrow habit and outstanding autumn foliage that develops rich purple...

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Prunus 'Thundercloud'

Prunus 'Thundercloud' is a striking ornamental plum tree admired for its rich purple foliage and masses of soft pink flowers during spring. This...

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' specimen tree.
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

The Purple Fountain beech is a variety of European Beech tree that features colourful foliage and weeping branches. The glossy leaves emerge deep...

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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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Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire) trees growing in a modern garden.
Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire)

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...

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Hebe diosmifolia

Hebe diosmifolia is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its fine bright green foliage and masses of small white flowers that cover the plant...

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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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Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' flower cluster.
Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'

Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its thick glossy foliage and clusters of richly coloured star...

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A Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' tree.
Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves'

Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' is an ornamental pear admired for its vibrant autumn colour display. This deciduous tree produces lush green foliage through...

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Hebe anomala purpurea plant with purple foliage.
Hebe anomala 'purpurea'

Hebe anomala 'purpurea' is a lovely, evergreen shrub characterised by its burgundy stems. The new leaves emerge with purple-red tones and age to...

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Hebe Frozen Flame pink and dark green foliage.
Hebe 'Frozen Flame'

Hebe 'Frozen Flame' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its colourful variegated foliage and attractive seasonal interest. The narrow leaves...

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Hebe 'Pretty In Pink'

Hebe 'Pretty In Pink' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its colourful foliage, compact habit, and year round garden appeal. The small...

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Hebe 'Orphan Annie'

Hebe 'Orphan Annie' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its colourful variegated foliage, compact growth habit, and year round garden appeal...

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

Hebe 'Caledonia' is an attractive evergreen shrub admired for its rich green foliage with colourful purple tones and its masses of soft mauve flowers...

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Hebe 'Latisepala' plant with green foliage and dark pink flowers.
Hebe latisepala

Hebe latisepala is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its compact form and attractive foliage, complemented by soft mauve to purple flower spikes...

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Hebe 'Charlotte'

Hebe 'Charlotte' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its colourful foliage, compact growth habit, and appealing seasonal flowers. Its dense...

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Hebe 'Quicksilver'

Hebe 'Quicksilver' is a distinctive evergreen shrub valued for its fine silvery foliage, compact growth habit, and strong year round garden appeal...

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Hebe 'Jewel Of The Nile'

Hebe 'Jewel Of The Nile' is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its colourful variegated foliage and compact, rounded growth habit. The leaves...

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Hebe 'Amy' with dark green foliage and purple flowers.
Hebe 'Amy'

Hebe 'Amy' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy foliage and attractive flower spikes. Flowering through summer, it produces soft...

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Hebe 'Ohau' with purple flowers and green foliage.
Hebe 'Ohau'

Hebe 'Ohau' is a compact and hardy evergreen shrub featuring lush green foliage and soft mauve to pale purple flower spikes that brighten NZ gardens...

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Hebe 'George'

Hebe 'George' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its neat growth habit, appealing foliage, and colourful flowering display. Its dense...

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Hebe 'Violet Cushion'

Hebe 'Violet Cushion' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its dense foliage, neat rounded habit, and attractive violet flowers. Its tidy growth...

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Hebe 'Marilyn Monroe'

Hebe 'Marilyn Monroe' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its attractive foliage and prolific display of soft pink flowers. Blooming over an...

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Hebe hulkeana plant with flowers.
Hebe hulkeana (Veronica hulkeana)

Hebe hulkeana is a beautiful New Zealand native shrub admired for its soft blue green foliage and masses of fragrant lilac pink flowers that appear...

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Hebe 'Ohakea' with pink flowers and green foliage.
Hebe 'Ohakea'

Hebe 'Ohakea' is a hardy and attractive evergreen shrub known for its tidy growth and soft lilac to pale purple flower spikes that add gentle colour...

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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea shrub with colourful, purple foliage growing an an informal hedge.
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie' rich purple foliage.
Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie'

Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie' produces rich purple foliage, which is held densely off near prostrate stems. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 1.2 m...

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Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping...

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

Hebe elliptica is a hardy evergreen New Zealand native shrub admired for its glossy dark green foliage and abundant white to pale lilac flowers that...

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Pseudopanax lessonii 'Purpurea'

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Features of Purple Leaf Hebe

Purple leaf hebe varieties are prized for their unique foliage, which ranges from dusky violet to deep plum. The vivid leaves are evergreen, ensuring your garden looks lively even in the cooler months. These compact shrubs typically produce delicate clusters of purple, pink, or white blooms over spring and summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and adding even more seasonal interest. Ideal for borders, pathways, low hedging, and container planting, purple leaf hebes can fit seamlessly into a range of garden designs. Their relatively slow growth habit and tidy form mean little pruning is needed.

Popular Purple Leaf Hebe Varieties

If you’re searching for the perfect purple leaf hebe, you’ll find several outstanding cultivars to choose from. Among the most popular is Hebe Black Panther, which features dramatically dark foliage that deepens in colour during the colder months. Its compact, dense growth makes it ideal for small gardens or containers. Another notable option is Hebe Inspiration, loved for its lush, elliptical leaves and showy spikes of flowers.

Gardeners enjoying a playful twist might consider Hebe Heebie Jeebies, a compact shrub with striking purple-toned foliage and a quirky name. For those after a hardy performer, Hebe Orphan Annie is a reliable choice, offering lush, purple-tinged foliage and resilience to variable weather. Hebe Waireka presents another option, with its attractive, deep-hued leaves and neat growing habit.

How to Grow and Care for Purple Leaf Hebe

Caring for a purple leaf hebe is wonderfully straightforward, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Choose a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-drained soil to keep your plant healthy and vibrant. While these hebes are drought-tolerant once established, they appreciate a regular watering schedule during their first year. Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Minimal pruning is required—just trim lightly after flowering to maintain the shrub’s shape and encourage bushy growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote lush foliage. Purple leaf hebes are generally low-maintenance and resistant to common pests and diseases, making them a stress-free addition for New Zealand gardens.

Design Ideas Using Purple Leaf Hebe

Purple leaf hebe pairs beautifully with silver, green, or variegated foliage plants, making it a versatile focal point in mixed borders. Use it to edge pathways, fill containers, or as a low hedge in native or coastal gardens. Its year-round colour also makes it a perfect choice for adding drama to rockeries or modern, structured garden designs.

Incorporate a variety of hebes such as Hebe Black Panther, Hebe Inspiration, or Hebe Orphan Annie for a tapestry of colour and texture. No matter how you use it, the purple leaf hebe delivers enduring beauty and reliability, ensuring your garden is striking throughout the year.

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