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Hebe 'Dobbies Delight'

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its attractive foliage and colourful flower spikes that appear through summer. The blooms add vibrant interest while the tidy growth provides year round structure in New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant is easy to grow and suits a wide range of conditions. Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' is ideal for borders, containers, and low maintenance planting.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku11843

How to grow Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' in NZ

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' grows best in a sunny or partly shaded position with well drained soil. Choose a site with good airflow to keep plants healthy and flowering well. It performs well in a range of soil types across New Zealand. Improve the soil with compost before planting if needed. Water regularly during establishment then reduce watering once plants are settled.

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' care tips

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' is easy to care for once established. Water during extended dry periods to maintain healthy foliage and flowering. Light trimming after flowering helps maintain a compact shape and encourages new growth. Apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds while keeping it clear of the stems. Feeding in spring can support growth.

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' size, spacing, and growth rate

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' typically grows to around 60 to 90 cm tall and spreads about 60 to 80 cm wide. Growth is moderate and plants develop into compact rounded shrubs. When planting several plants allow around 50 to 60 cm between them so they have space to develop fully and maintain airflow.

Landscaping uses for Hebe 'Dobbies Delight'

Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' is ideal for borders, containers, and low hedging. The colourful flowers provide seasonal interest and work well with other shrubs and perennials. It suits coastal gardens and mixed planting schemes. In New Zealand gardens it is often used for low maintenance colour and year round structure.

Why buy Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Hebe 'Dobbies Delight' plants that are carefully grown for strong performance in New Zealand gardens. As NZs most trusted plant nursery we provide healthy plants, expert advice, and fast nationwide delivery. Our plants are selected for vigour and garden success so you can establish reliable and attractive plantings with confidence. When you buy from The Plant Company you receive quality plants backed by knowledgeable support.

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