Botanical name:

Hebe pimeleoides

Common name(s):

Hebe

About:

Found in dry, rocky montane areas that stretch from Marlborough southward, this distinctive hebe species forms a small, compact shrub typically reaching heights of about 30 to 45 cm. The stems of the plant exhibit a purplish hue, adorned with small, oval leaves that have a glaucous appearance. During the growing season, from late spring through to autumn, it produces attractive bluish-purple flowers that add visual interest to the landscape. Hebe pimeleoides is known for its hardiness and resilience, but it does require good drainage and regular pruning to maintain its compact and appealing form throughout its growth.

Natural habitat:

Mostly on terraces, slopes or embankments near lakes and rivers.

Growing environment:

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

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s South Island on drier mountains east of the Main Divide, from the Inland Kaikoura Ranges to near Lake Wakatipu.

Height: 45cm

Flowering:

December-March with a bluish purple coloured flowers.

Fruiting:

January - May

Uses:

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

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed, semi-hardwood cuttings and layered pieces.

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