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Stricta hebe is a wonderful addition to New Zealand gardens, admired for its graceful, evergreen foliage and delicate white to pale lilac flowers. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, stricta hebe is an easy-care shrub that brings beauty and resilience to your outdoor space. Thanks to its adaptability and attractive, bushy habit, it’s a favourite for hedging, mass planting, and creating wildlife-friendly borders. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes stricta hebe so special, highlight its best uses, and share tips for planting and care.

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic architectural tree provides year round structure, privacy, and formality in NZ landscapes while also creating a striking vertical feature in modern and Mediterranean inspired gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 75 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern
Hebe Wiri Mist shrub with elegant, white flowers.

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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.

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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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What Is Stricta Hebe

Stricta hebe, also known as Koromiko, is a native shrub that thrives throughout New Zealand. Growing up to 2 metres tall, it boasts long, narrow green leaves arranged in pairs and flower spikes that attract native pollinators throughout late spring and summer. If you’re looking for a plant that naturally complements both modern and traditional landscapes, Hebe stricta (Koromiko) is an excellent choice. Its adaptability to a range of soils and climates means it’s a robust performer in coastal gardens, native planting schemes, and mixed shrubberies.

Best Uses for Stricta Hebe in the Garden

Stricta hebe’s dense habit and year-round greenery make it ideal for shelter belts, foundation planting, and native restoration projects. Use it to:

Hebe stricta also pairs beautifully with other Hebe varieties like Hebe Sunstreak for a lively mix of textures and colours. If your space is limited, try the lower-growing Hebe stenophylla (Narrow-Leaved Hebe), or add visual interest with bold foliage plants such as Agave stricta (Hedgehog Agave Plant).

Planting and Caring for Stricta Hebe

Stricta hebe is refreshingly fuss-free. Plant it in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Once established, this shrub is remarkably drought-tolerant, making it well-suited to New Zealand’s changing climate. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage healthy new growth. For a tidy and contemporary look, stricta hebe can be clipped as a low hedge, much like Hebe Black Satin. Mulch annually with compost to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

Regular watering during the first growing season will help your stricta hebe settle in, but after that, these plants will thrive on minimal care. Avoid heavy, clay-rich soils or spots where water lingers after rain.

Discover the Versatility of Stricta Hebe

Stricta hebe truly shines as a reliable, versatile shrub with year-round appeal for New Zealand gardens. Its resilience, easy maintenance, and wildlife benefits make it a worthwhile addition to any outdoor space. If you’re ready to plant or want to compare varieties, check out our range, including Hebe stricta (Koromiko) and related beauties like Hebe Sunstreak and Hebe Black Satin, and start transforming your garden today.

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