Position: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering period: Summer
Soil: Moist, well drained
Eventual Height: 25cm
Eventual Spread: 25cm
Hardiness: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10
Family: Plantaginaceae
Hebe allanii, commonly known as Hebe, is an evergreen shrub with a bushy, domed habit. Hebe allanii is native to New Zealand. In its native habitat it grows on exposed rocky outcrops, open tussock grassland and within scrubby vegetation. Its thick grey/ green leaves are oval shaped and up to 2cm long. Its small white flowers appear as terminal spikes and are attractive to pollinating insects. Hebe allanii is tolerant of maritime conditions. Necessary pruning should be carried out after flowering.
Hebe allanii (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)
Hebe allanii Leaf (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)
