Hebe buxifolia

A small growing evergreen shrub Hebe buxifolia is an excellent landscaping plant that is tolerant of dry periods, but will appreciate extra water during long dry spells, grows well in full sun and is easy to maintain.

Glossy green dense foliage and masses of white flowers through summer make this an ideal low growing hedge or border plant, also works well as a filler or break in the perennial border. Frost tolerance is an advantage.

A well drained humus rich soil is best, full sun to part shade. Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser. A slow release general purpose fertiliser once a year seems adequate once established. Hebe buxifolia will form a rounded shrub reaching around 80cm with a similar spread.

With a long flowering period Hebe buxifolia is a very hardy garden plant. Good whiten flowers from winter through spring to summer and attractive foliage.

Hebe buxifolia nana is a lower growing cultivar to around 40 cm.

Landscaping Uses

A good landscaping plant as it withstands coastal conditions and frosts. Once established it has medium to low water requirements.

Excellent as a filler in the border or mass planted as a low hedging plant. Also grows well in containers and rockeries where it will naturally grow to form a nice rounded mound.

Best tip pruned after flowering to maintain a good bushy habit.

Summary Information

• Position - Full sun
  
• Growth - Medium to fast depending on soil and conditions
  
• Height - 80 - 100 cm
  
• Spread - 80 - 100 cm
  
• Prune - Lightly after flowering
  
• Flowering period - Spring through Summer