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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