{"product_id":"hebe-caledonia","title":"Hebe 'Caledonia' (2-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Caledonia'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tried and tested variety of evergreen \u003cem\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e shrub that it sure to produce reliable results. With a rounded, compact shape, it is covered in wonderful glossy, red-edged, dark green leaves. These leaves are held upright on burgundy-purple stems that are topped with clusters of violet flowers, from late spring through to early autumn, attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching full maturity and height (60cm) in approximately 10 years, this \u003cem\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for gravel or rock gardens and excels when planted in among a summer flower bed or border, providing excellent colour and structure all year round. It can even be used as a patio or container plant and will fit both city and informal cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting, look for a position of full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold drying winds. It can handle most soils but will prefer being planted into alkaline or neutral soil that is moist but well drained. It is rarely affected by pests or disease, requiring little maintenance, however it can be susceptible to aphids, leaf spot or downy mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cem\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Caledonia' in a 2 litre nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Green, Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun, Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: West-facing, South-facing or East-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil moisture: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Alkaline, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy through most of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: June to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: up to 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant width: up to 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082283004229,"sku":"1023654","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/109aaba7-hebe-caledonia-flowers.webp?v=1761657558","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/hebe-caledonia","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}