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white hebe varieties

If you’re searching for white hebe varieties to brighten your New Zealand garden, you’re in for a treat. Hebes are beloved for their year-round foliage, resilient nature, and charming flowers—many of which come in crisp, pure white. These easy-care shrubs create stunning contrasts against green or darker foliage, and their airy blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Whether you’re designing a coastal garden, looking for low-maintenance edging, or want to add texture to your landscape, white hebe varieties offer versatility and enduring beauty.

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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 flowers from spring through autumn as it grows to 1 m tall and 1.2 m wide.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Hebe Wiri Mist shrub with elegant, white flowers.

Hebe 'Wiri Mist'

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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.

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
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 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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Rhaphiolepis 'Cosmic White'

Rhaphiolepis 'Cosmic White' (Indian Hawthorn) is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of brilliant white...

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Escallonia 'White Knight' white flowers above lush, green foliage.
Escallonia 'White Knight'

Escallonia 'White Knight' is an attractive evergreen shrub admired for its glossy foliage and abundant white flowers. This hardy variety produces a...

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Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' (Thrift)

Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' is a compact and charming perennial valued for its crisp white pompom flowers that rise above tidy clumps of...

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Choisya 'White Dazzler' shrub covered in pretty white flowers.
Choisya 'White Dazzler'

Choisya 'White Dazzler' is a compact, evergreen shrub valued for its delicate, dark green foliage and masses of small, fragrant white flowers that...

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Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is a beautiful indoor plant admired for its creamy white leaves edged with soft green. It is a vigorous grower and brings...

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Feijoa 'White Goose'

Feijoa 'White Goose' is an early-maturing variety that produces high yields of large fruit. The fruit has a semi-smooth, light green skin and flesh...

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Helleborus 'White Hybrid'

Helleborus 'White Hybrid' is a beautiful winter flowering perennial that produces elegant white blooms above lush evergreen foliage. It provides...

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Geranium 'Dwarf White' (White Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Dwarf White' is grown for its short stature and beautiful flowers. It features lush, mid green foliage which becomes adorned with masses of...

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Callistemon citrinus 'White Anzac' white flowers amidst green foliage.
Callistemon 'White Anzac' (White Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'White Anzac' is a low growing spreading bottlebrush known for its elegant white flower brushes that appear from late spring through...

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Helleborus 'White Magic'

Helleborus 'White Magic' is a stunning evergreen perennial that produces masses of elegant white flowers through winter and early spring. Its long...

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Helleborus 'White Picotee'

Helleborus 'White Picotee' is a beautiful evergreen perennial featuring elegant white flowers delicately edged with darker picotee markings...

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Michelia 'Fairy White' white flowers with lush, green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy White'

Michelia 'Fairy White' is a compact evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and fragrant pure white flowers that bloom from late...

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Petunia 'Easy Wave White'

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Azalea 'Gumpo White'

Azalea 'Gumpo White' is a charming evergreen azalea valued for its crisp white flowers that appear in abundance during late spring. The bright blooms...

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Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder' white flowers held on trailing stems.
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid...

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Cercis canadensis 'Texas White'

Cercis canadensis 'Texas White' is a stunning deciduous ornamental tree admired for its masses of pure white flowers that appear along the bare...

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Rose 'White Romance'

Rose 'White Romance' is an elegant garden rose with beautiful white flowers that bring a fresh timeless look to NZ gardens. Its neat bushy habit and...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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

Hebe 'White Gem' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its neat green foliage and masses of brilliant white flower spikes that brighten the garden...

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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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Hebe decumbens plant with white flowers.
Hebe decumbens (Veronica decumbens)

Hebe decumbens is an evergreen shrub that grows to approximately 75 cm in height and 1.5 m in width. The leaves are glossy green and held densely on...

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Hebe stenophylla plant.
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 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 brachyphylla stem with green leaves edged with red and white flowers.
Hebe macrantha

Hebe macrantha is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub admired for its lush green foliage and large white to pale lilac flowers that appear...

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Hebe chathamica plant with lush green foliage and light pink flowers.
Hebe chathamica

Hebe chathamica is a compact New Zealand native shrub valued for its lush green foliage and attractive white flower spikes. Flowering in summer, it...

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Hebe pinguifolia olive-green foliage held densely.
Hebe pinguifolia

Hebe pinguifolia is an evergreen, spreading shrub that grows to a height of just 30 cm and a width of 90 cm. It has fleshy, blue-grey leaves, and in...

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Hebe townsonii

Hebe townsonii is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub admired for its dense grey green foliage and attractive spikes of white flowers that...

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A Hebe parviflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush green foliage.
Hebe parviflora

Hebe parviflora features long, narrow leaves and grows into a rounded shrub about 1.5 m high and 2 m wide. The foliage is adorned in summer with...

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Hebe buxifolia (Boxleaf Hebe)

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Popular White Hebe Varieties in New Zealand

White hebes come in a range of forms and sizes, making it easy to find the perfect fit for any garden spot. For those who appreciate compact growth and massed flowering, Hebe 'Wiri Mist' is a top pick. This variety features pure white flowers, creating a soft mist effect in gardens and borders. Its neat, compact form makes it ideal for edging paths or planting en masse for a low hedge that blooms reliably throughout spring and summer.

Another standout is Hebe Snowdrift, known for its profusion of white flower spikes set against fresh green foliage. It’s a larger-growing hebe, making it an excellent backdrop for mixed shrub borders. Its elegant flowers provide a “snowdrift” appearance, lighting up the garden in winter and spring.

Don’t overlook New Zealand natives like Hebe stricta (Koromiko), cherished for their long, slender spikes of white flowers. This variety is particularly well-suited for wild, naturalistic plantings and is hardy enough to thrive in tough coastal locations or exposed sites.

How to Use White Hebe Varieties in Garden Design

The beauty of white hebe varieties lies in their adaptability. Plant them as feature shrubs, informal hedges, or use them to soften paving edges. Their upright flower spikes contrast beautifully with broader-leaved plants or more colourful hebe varieties, allowing for creative combinations. White hebes also pair effortlessly with natives like flaxes, grasses, and other hebes such as Hebe Wairua Beauty.

For cloud-like, compact blooms, Hebe diosmifolia (Veronica diosmifolia) is another valuable choice. With its delicate white flowers and fine foliage, it’s perfect for foundation plantings or rock gardens.

Caring for White Hebe Varieties

White hebes require minimal maintenance—simply plant them in well-drained soil and a sunny to part-shade location. They are drought-tolerant once established, only needing a little water in extended dry periods. Occasional light trimming after flowering will keep plants tidy and encourages lush new growth. Mulch and a little slow-release fertiliser in spring will ensure your hebes stay healthy and flower abundantly.

Ready to enhance your garden with standout white hebe varieties? Browse our range, including Hebe 'Wiri Mist', Hebe Snowdrift, Hebe Wairua Beauty, Hebe stricta (Koromiko), and Hebe diosmifolia (Veronica diosmifolia) to find the perfect white-flowering hebe for your garden.


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