Hebe ‘Rosie’

Hebe ‘Rosie’ is a compact, evergreen, bushy shrub that grows up to a height and spread of approximately 60cm. It produces small evergreen dark-green leaves that beautifully complement its spikes of rose pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer through to around the end of August or early September.

This somewhat tropical exuberance of flowers is great for patio pots or containers and is perfect for mixing alongside other brightly coloured varieties or perennials in a sheltered summer border.

This Hebe suits a range of soils but will grow best in poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. It prefers a position of full sun or partial shade and should be sheltered from cold drying winds. It shouldn’t be regularly affected by pests or disease, requiring little maintenance, however, it can be susceptible to aphids, leaf spot, root rot or downy mildew. Removing spent flowers after flowering may encourage a further flush of flowers.

Details

• A Hebe ‘Rosie’ in a 2 litre nursery pot
• Flower colour: Pink
• Foliage colour: Green
• Position: Full sun, Partial shade
• Aspect: East-facing, South-facing or West-facing
• Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
• Hardiness: Hardy through most of the UK
• Flowering period: June to August
• Plant height: up to 60cm
• Plant width: up to 60cm