Hebe Purple Pixie
Plant Details
Beautiful purple flowers mass above the wonderful rounded habit, blooming from late spring until the first frosts, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
Month Available: March
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
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.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
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: This free flowering strong Hebe produces a wonderful display at the front of the border and shows colour all year round.
History: Hebe Purple Pixie was selected by John Tooby, the founder of Bransford Nurseries, from a garden seedling, and was introduced to the market in 1998. It was made famous by its bright purple pots.
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