Hebe Purple Shamrock

Plant Details

Lovely blue flowers, attract bees and butterflies throughout summer, followed by sensational deep purple winter foliage turning to shades of pink as the weather becomes colder.

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, Autumn, Winter

Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage

Plant Type: Shrub

Hardy: Protect from extended periods of frost

Main Attribute: All year round.

Height / Spread: 45cm x 45cm (18in x 18in)

Growing Tips & Additional Information

Plant this away from strong winds to encourage the plant to establish better.

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: Medium - summer

Warning: None

Benefits: Small and compact shrub for a rockery, pot or front of the border. Eye catching colour especially in winter.

History: A sport of the popular Hebe Mrs Winder, it was discovered at Irish Garden Plants, Northern Ireland.

EU Rights: EU Plant Variety Rights apply. Propagation without a license is illegal.