Hebe speciosa (showy hebe) bears showy, bright red and repeat-blooming blooms during late spring to mid summer. This shrub is spreading in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, border, container, hedge and foundation.
Special Characteristics
This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Hebe speciosa tolerates pollution and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Hebe speciosa (showy hebe) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
