Hebe Mint Chocolate
Plant Details
Sumptuous dark foliage is the perfect backdrop for the bright purple flowers in summer. Foliage offers year round interest in the garden, whilst the flowers will attract bees to your garden.
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: Fully
Main Attribute: All year round.
Height / Spread: 75cm x 75cm (30in x 30in)
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: Eye catching and attractive all year colour, a summer highlight provided by a great show of flower.
History: Another introduction from the renowned Hebe breeders, Tully Nurseries, responsible for introducing Hebe Rhubarb and Custard and Hebe Joan Mac in recent years.