Hebe Addenda® ‘Classic Katrina’ (2-Litre Pot)

Hebe Addenda® ‘Classic Katrina’ really knows how to make a statement. With variegated foliage and tightly packed spikes of vibrant purple flowers, this shrub provides year-round interest that can be incorporated seamlessly into any space.

Create charming container displays, add them to low-maintenance gravel displays and rock gardens, position them along pathways or admire them at the front of a sunny border. With a compact and rounded growing habit they are a wonderful addition to a range of spaces and styles. From contemporary gardens looking for structural silhouettes to cottage gardens wanting to seamlessly blend differing highs and hues.

In addition to its wonderful flowers and foliage, hebes are a great way to attract bees, butterflies and a host of beneficial insects into your garden. This low-maintenance delight will return year after year with minimal care, while creating maximum impact.

Plant details

• Flower Colour: Purple
• Foliage Colour: Green, cream
• Ultimate height and spread: 1m x 1m
• Pot size: 2-litre pot
• Flowering period: July, August, September

All measurements are approximate.

Growing conditions

• Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
• Hardiness: Hardy but may need some protection during harsh winters

Best location

• Aspect: East, south or west facing
• Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade

How to care for your hebe

Hebes grow best in a sunny or partially shaded spot that offers some protection from winter weather. For the first year keep your hebe well-watered, but not waterlogged, and trim it back lightly after flowering to encourage new growth.