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Hebe 'Strawberries & Cream'
Hebe 'Strawberries & Cream' (syn. Veronica 'Tullystraw')
Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.
Plant Highlights: Compact evergreen shrub • Pink flowers fading to creamy white • Long flowering season • Pollinator friendly • Ideal for borders and containers
Overview
Hebe 'Strawberries & Cream' is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its distinctive flower spikes, where soft pink blooms gradually fade to creamy white as they mature, creating an attractive two-tone display over an extended flowering season. Blooming from summer into early autumn, it provides reliable colour when many other shrubs are beginning to slow down.
Its naturally rounded habit and neat, glossy evergreen foliage provide year-round structure, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, mixed borders, gravel gardens and patio containers. Its long-lasting flowers also attract bees and other pollinating insects throughout the season.
Why We Love It
- Soft pink flowers gradually mature to creamy white for a unique two-tone display.
- Compact, rounded habit is ideal for smaller gardens and patio containers.
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and interest.
- Long flowering season from summer into early autumn.
- Nectar-rich flowers help support bees and other pollinating insects.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hebe 'Strawberries & Cream' (syn. Veronica 'Tullystraw') |
| Common Name | Hebe 'Strawberries & Cream' |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Small, glossy, evergreen leaves |
| Flower Colour | Soft pink flowers fading to creamy white |
| Flowering Season | Summer to early autumn (approximately June–September) |
| Growth Habit | Compact, rounded |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 45–60cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 45–60cm |
| Hardiness | Hardy in most Irish gardens when grown in well-drained soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds and avoid prolonged winter waterlogging. |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Protection from cold, drying winds helps keep the evergreen foliage looking its best.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly plants growing in containers.
Soil
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid sites that remain wet through winter, as prolonged waterlogging can affect plant health.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Suitable for most Irish gardens when planted in well-drained soil. Container-grown plants may benefit from additional winter protection during prolonged severe frost.
Routine Care
Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid cutting back into old woody stems, as regrowth can be slow.
Perfect For
- Front of mixed borders
- Patio pots and decorative containers
- Gravel and coastal-style gardens
- Informal evergreen planting
- Wildlife-friendly gardens
Good to Know
The distinctive flower display changes throughout the season, with pink flowers gradually fading to creamy white as they mature, giving the plant its characteristic "Strawberries & Cream" appearance.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- Summer to early autumn· Cream· Pink· Bicolour· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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