Botanical name:

Hebe catarractae (Parabebe catarractae) 

Common name(s):

Fiordland parahebe

About:

Found throughout New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland region, this plant thrives on rocky cliffs that are often situated near fast-flowing streams and picturesque waterfalls. This is a highly variable species, generally forming a low-spreading plant that can grow anywhere from 20 to 50 cm tall. It features small, narrow, oblong leaves that possess distinct toothed margins. During the warm summer months, it produces lovely small white flowers adorned with delicate purple veins, adding to its visual appeal in the landscape.

Natural habitat: 

Coastal to montane. Along river banks, where it is usually rooted in sand and silt, also in rock crevices, cliffs, near streams or waterfalls and on recent landslide debris

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Salt, Wind, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s South Island Fiordland region

Height: 50cm

Flowering:  

October - January with a Violet/Purple, White coloured flower/s 

Fruiting:

November – May

Uses: 

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Riparian plantings, Pioneer Plantings & Flowers. 

How to grow:

Easily grown from cuttings, rooted pieces and fresh seed. Popular in cultivation although it dislikes drought and humidity.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seeds direct & keep moist until germination is complete.