small hebe varieties
Small hebe varieties are a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking hardy, compact, and evergreen plants that bring year-round interest to the garden. Known for their dense foliage and cheerful, bee-attracting blooms, these miniature hebes are ideal for borders, rockeries, pots, and even coastal gardens. Whether you want a low-growing shrub for edging a path, filling in a sunny spot, or adding structure to a mixed planting, smaller hebes offer unbeatable versatility with minimal care required. In this guide, we'll explore some of the best small hebe varieties to grow in New Zealand gardens and share tips to help you get the most from these resilient natives.
Hebe Wairua Beauty
Hebe Wairua Beauty is a NZ native shrub that features mid-green leaves that are small and slender, and held on short stems. The foliage is adorned with showy sprays of white flowers through spring which are truly outstanding as it grows to about 1 m tall and 75 cm wide. Hebe Wairua Beauty is commonly included in mixed and border plantings, mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover, planted around outdoor living areas, or included in cottage or “white” gardens. The beauty and versatility of this Hebe makes it a popular choice among landscape designers
From $21.53
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.
From $18.83
