Hebe Silver Dollar
Plant Details
The strong pink hue of grey green compact foliage becomes more distinctive during winter and early spring, and light mauve summer flowers fade to white attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
Month Available: February
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: Fully
Main Attribute: All year round.
Height / Spread: 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Avoid planting in heavy shade if possible, as the plant will become leggy and not flower to its full potential.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Tortrix Moth, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot.
Plant Care: Simply prune annually to maintain shape.
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: A low growing compact shrub with a dense habit. An added attraction to the variegated foliage is the intense red edge to the leaf in winter and early spring.
History: A sport of Hebe Red Edge which has been around since 1968.
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