Botanical name:

Hebe cheesemanii 

Common name(s):

Cheeseman’s parahebe, Cheeseman’s speedwell

About:

The Cheeseman’s parahebe is a small cushion-forming subshrub typically ranging from 10 to 40 mm in height. The stems and branchlets exhibit a distinct brown colouration. The branches are observed to be prostrate, gradually ascending, featuring vegetative internodes that contribute to its overall growth pattern.

Natural habitat: 

Alpine. A species of fine-grained, stable screes and their associated grit soils.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s South Island - North-West Nelson, Richmond Range, Raglan Range, and Nelson Lakes National Park.

Height: 40mm

Flowering: 
November – January with a white coloured flowers.

Fruiting: 

December - April

Uses: 

Bee food, Riparian plantings, Rock Gardens & Flowers. 

How to grow:

Difficult. Best grown in a rock garden or alpine house in a sunny position with a cool root run.

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