Hebe elliptica

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Shore Hebe, Kokomuka

Hebe elliptica grows as a bushy shrub with slender stems that carry short, fleshy, green leaves with a light edge. The foliage is complemented during winter and spring with clusters of tiny, mauve-white flowers at the ends of branches as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Hebe elliptica looks most effective when planted in groups and is commonly included in mixed plantings, borders, or planted around the base of larger trees.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Shore Hebe, Kokomuka
Sku	13576

What are the garden uses for Hebe elliptica in NZ?

Hebe elliptica is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens. It is most commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank. It is a great complement to a modern and native garden where it brings colour, texture, and elegance to a space. This NZ native is a hardy plant and is popular with landscape designers.

Hebe elliptica care

The most important part of caring for Hebe elliptica is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The plants can be lightly trimmed any time but this is best undertaken in summer. The final elements are to feed the plants in spring with a general fertiliser and keep an eye on watering so they do not dry out. Keep an eye out for scale insect and mealy bugs and treat with an appropriate agrichemical if necessary.

Hebe elliptica for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Hebe elliptica for sale in NZ. We have nurseries that specialise in growing these amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Hebe needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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