Hebe Pink Pixie™

Plant Details

A profusion of wonderful pixie – pink flowers from late spring mass above a wonderful rounded mound of evergreen foliage, attracting bees and butterflies.

Month Available: March

Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen

Flower Colour: Pink

Suitable For Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies

Soil Type: Well-drained

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Season of Interest: Spring

Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers

Plant Type: Shrub

Hardy: Protect from extended periods of frost

Main Attribute: Flowering late spring until early autumn.

Height / Spread: 60cm x 60cm (16in x 16in)

Growing Tips & Additional Information

Hebes are generally hardy, if you are concerned in bad winters you could mulch around the base of the main stems to protect them.

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

Plant Care: Trim lightly in spring to remove the old flower heads and maintain a rounded shape.

Care and Time: Low - spring

Warning: None

Benefits: Hebe Pink Pixie performs well in a range of situations, including patio pots or borders. It is very free flowering, producing a wonderful display and is disease resistant.

History: A sport of Hebe Purple Pixie, it was introduced from the Bransford Nursery Site in 2001, and made famous by its bright pink pots.

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