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Hebe little Red Rum / 2L
Hebe Little Red Rum
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Compact evergreen dwarf shrub with a bushy, rounded habit
- Deep green leaves edged and tipped in striking burgundy-red
- Abundant lilac-purple flower spikes from July to October
- Excellent for containers, rockeries and small gardens
- Easy to care for with high coastal and wind tolerance
Overview
Hebe 'Little Red Rum' is a charming, compact evergreen dwarf shrub bred in Ireland. It forms a neat, rounded mound of dark green foliage highlighted by intense burgundy-red tips and margins, especially prominent on new spring growth and during the colder winter months. From mid-summer through to autumn, it produces vibrant racemes of lilac-purple flowers that create a wonderful seasonal display. Growing to a modest height and spread of 10cm to 50cm, it is exceptionally well suited to borders, rockeries, patios and coastal gardens.
Why We Love It
- Striking year-round foliage featuring deep green leaves with vibrant burgundy-red tones
- Long-flowering season producing colourful lilac-purple flower spikes from July to October
- Naturally compact and dwarf habit requiring minimal maintenance
- Fabulous versatility for pots, patio containers and small garden schemes
- Reliable resilience with strong coastal and wind tolerance
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hebe Little Red Rum |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, blue and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to October |
| Foliage Colour | Red, purple, green, burgundy and multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and rounded |
| Mature Height | 10cm – 50cm |
| Mature Spread | 10cm – 50cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (-5°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun-part-shade or partial shade in a south, west or east-facing aspect. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in loam, sand or chalk soil textures with an acid-neutral pH and free-draining or well-drained drainage. |
| Watering | Maintain a moderate water need, keeping the soil in average to moist condition. |
| Pruning | Follow Pruning Group 10 guidelines. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading requirement is optional. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered winter protection location. |
Perfect For
- Borders and border fronts
- Containers and patios
- Rockeries
- Coastal gardens
- Small gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Contemporary gardens
- Balconies
Good to Know
- Provides wonderful pollinator support for bees and butterflies when in flower
- Offers year-round interest spanning all twelve months
- Exhibits strong tolerance to coastal conditions, wind and drought
- Features an easy care level suited to all gardeners
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2 Litre pot |
|---|---|
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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