Hebe Rhubarb and Custard
Plant Details
Striking cream, pink and yellow colourful foliage all year. The tips and edges of the foliage colour up dark pink / red in cold weather. Masses of violet flowers in July/August.
Month Available: March
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Foliage Interest
Height / Spread: 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Ensure this is planted in a place where you can see it from the house to best appreciate the wonderful colour in cold weather
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Tortrix Moth, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot
Plant Care: Trim lightly following flowering to maintain shape
Care and Time: Medium - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Small, compact, low growing, evergreen, flowers, foliage colour
History: Introduced in 2012 by Tully Nurseries in Ireland and winner of Best New Plant at The National Plant Show 2012