Hebe elliptica 'Variegata'

Hebe elliptica 'Variegata'

2L Pot

Plant Highlights: Cream-edged evergreen foliage • Mauve to violet-purple summer flower spikes • Compact, bushy habit • Good coastal tolerance • Year-round structure and colour

Overview

Hebe elliptica 'Variegata' is an attractive evergreen shrub grown for its glossy green leaves, each edged with creamy white variegation. The colourful foliage provides interest throughout the year, while spikes of pale mauve to violet-purple flowers appear in summer, adding seasonal colour and attracting pollinating insects.

Its naturally neat, rounded habit makes it well suited to mixed borders, coastal gardens and patio containers, where the variegated foliage provides contrast alongside flowering perennials and other evergreen shrubs. Typically reaching 0.6–1m in height and spread, it is an excellent choice for smaller gardens as well as larger planting schemes.

Why We Love It

• Bright variegated foliage provides year-round colour and contrast.
• Compact, bushy habit is easy to incorporate into borders and containers.
• Summer flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
• Excellent tolerance of coastal conditions and exposed sites.
• Attractive evergreen structure throughout the seasons.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. It performs particularly well in coastal gardens and benefits from good air circulation.

Watering

Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells, particularly when grown in containers. Avoid allowing the soil to become waterlogged during winter.

Soil

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Good drainage is especially important during wet Irish winters to maintain healthy roots.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Generally hardy in Ireland and the UK (RHS H4). In colder inland gardens, provide shelter from severe, prolonged frosts and ensure excellent winter drainage to protect the root system.

Routine Care

Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a compact, rounded shape and encourage fresh growth. Remove any dead or damaged shoots in spring as required.

Perfect For

• Mixed borders.
• Coastal gardens.
• Patio containers.
• Evergreen planting schemes.
• Smaller gardens.

Good to Know

The attractive variegated foliage provides reliable interest throughout the year, even when the plant is not in flower. Its compact size and tolerance of coastal conditions make it particularly useful where year-round structure is needed.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 2L nursery pot.
• Evergreen shrub with glossy variegated foliage.
• Produces pale mauve to violet-purple flower spikes during summer.
• Ideal for borders, coastal gardens and patio containers.
• Thrives in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.