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Hebe Allanii

By Davis Landscape Architecture @DavisLandArch

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 (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Hebe allanii Leaf (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Hebe allanii Leaf (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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