Hebe Dark Secret

Plant Details

A beautiful shrub in winter with dark coloured foliage and stems, which turn a lighter colour in warmer weather. A mass of delightful dark purple flowers form a stunning display in summer and attract bees to your garden. Foliage will remain all year. 

Month Available: March

Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen

Flower Colour: Purple

Suitable For Wildlife: Bees

Soil Type: Well-drained

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage

Plant Type: Shrub

Hardy: Protect from extended periods of frost

Main Attribute: All year round.

Height / Spread: 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in)

Growing Tips & Additional Information

To maintain a wonderful shape to this variety, simply trim lightly below the flowers after flowering.

Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders

Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Tortrix Moth, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot.

Plant Care: Trim lightly after flowering.

Care and Time: Low - summer

Warning: None

Benefits: Mass of flowers, compact habit, excellent for pots or borders, good autumn colour.

History: Bred in house at Bransford Webbs by Karl O'Neill, Propagation Manager, and new for 2023..

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