Hebe Emerald Green

What are the garden uses for Hebe Emerald Green in NZ?

Hebe Emerald Green 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 both colour, texture, and elegance to a space. This NZ native is a hardy plant and is popular with landscape designers across NZ.

What does Hebe Emerald Green need to grow well?

Hebe Emerald Green grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, moderate wind, and humid climates. If the soil is heavy or is prone to wetness, this plant will not perform unless the drainage issues are corrected.

Hebe Emerald Green care

The most important part of caring for Hebe Emerald Green 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 Emerald Green companion plants

When considering companion plants for Hebe Emerald Green, we typically chose plants that like the same conditions and complement each other. This Hebe prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location. Some good NZ native options include: Acaena purpurea, Chionochloa flavicans, flaxes, and other Hebe varieties. Other (non-NZ native) options that pair well with this Hebe include Lavender, Salvia, and Penstemon. These latter options bring bold colour whereas the earlier choices tend to bring subtle colouring.

The Hebe Emerald Green flower

Hebe Emerald Green is a charming evergreen shrub known for its attractive foliage and delightful flowers. It produces small, white flowers in summer. These flowers are known to attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Hebe Emerald Green globe for sale in NZ

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