Hebe 'Queen Kiwi'

Hebe 'Queen Kiwi'

5L nursery pot • Supplied approximately 23cm tall • Approximate plant spread 45cm

Plant Highlights: Colourful variegated evergreen foliage • Pink-flushed new growth • Compact rounded habit • Excellent for borders and containers • Year-round interest

Overview

Hebe 'Queen Kiwi' is a compact evergreen shrub grown primarily for its striking foliage. The small leaves are attractively variegated with shades of green and creamy yellow, while fresh growth emerges with soft pink tones that intensify the plant's colourful appearance through the growing season. Its naturally neat, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice where reliable year-round structure is needed.

This versatile shrub works equally well in mixed borders, contemporary planting schemes and patio containers. Its compact size and colourful foliage provide lasting interest throughout the year, while the tidy growth habit requires only minimal maintenance to remain attractive.

Why We Love It

• Colourful variegated foliage provides interest in every season.
• Fresh pink-tinted growth adds extra seasonal colour.
• Naturally compact habit suits smaller gardens and containers.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
• Easy to maintain with only occasional light pruning.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade. A sheltered position encourages the best foliage colour and helps protect the evergreen leaves from cold, drying winds.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in containers.

Soil

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid heavy, poorly drained ground, especially during winter.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Suitable for most Irish gardens in a sheltered location. Good drainage is important during winter, and container-grown plants benefit from some protection during prolonged periods of severe frost.

Routine Care

Lightly trim after flowering or in late spring to maintain a neat, rounded shape. Remove any dead or damaged shoots as required. Avoid hard pruning into old woody stems.

Perfect For

• Mixed evergreen borders.
• Patio pots and decorative containers.
• Coastal gardens in sheltered locations.
• Contemporary and cottage garden planting.
• Providing year-round foliage colour.

Good to Know

The supplied measurements describe the plant at the time of sale. The attractive pink colouring is most noticeable on fresh new growth and may become softer as the foliage matures.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Hebe 'Queen Kiwi'
• Supplied in a 5L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 23cm tall.
• Approximate plant spread at time of sale: 45cm.
• Pot size and supplied dimensions refer to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.