Hebe Rosie
A profusion of delicate pink flowers from summer onwards, attracting bees and butterflies, above delightful evergreen foliage.
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, Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Protect from extended periods of frost
Main Attribute: Summer to late autumn flowering.
Height / Spread: 60cm x 60cm (16in x 16in)
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: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: A compact, bushy shrub giving a long lasting impressive display of pink flowers. A fine feature for the front of the border or container.
History: This Hebe was bred by the late John Tooby, the founder of Bransford Nurseries, in 1985, and named after his grandaughter, Rosie.
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