Hebe Purple Pillow
£8.99
Hebe ‘Purple Pillow’
Plant Fact File:
- Pot Size: 3 litres
- Current Height: 25 cm
- Current Spread: 20 cm
- Mature Height: Up to 30 cm
- Mature Spread: Up to 50 cm
- Season of Interest: Late spring to summer (blooms)
- Foliage Type: Evergreen
- Fragrant: No
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Hardiness: Generally hardy
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Description:
Hebe ‘Purple Pillow’ is a compact and evergreen shrub known for its low-growing and cushion-like growth habit, as well as its attractive foliage and summer blooms. With a 3-litre pot size and a current size of 25 cm in height and 20 cm in spread, this Hebe is a great choice for adding texture and color to your garden or outdoor space.
At its current size, ‘Purple Pillow’ forms a compact and mounding shape. However, when fully mature, it typically reaches a height of up to 30 cm with a spread of up to 50 cm, creating a low and densely cushioned shrub.
The standout feature of ‘Purple Pillow’ is its late spring to summer blooms, where it produces spikes of small, tubular, purple-pink flowers. Additionally, the evergreen foliage maintains its lush green color throughout the year, providing year-round visual interest.
Hebe ‘Purple Pillow’ is generally hardy and adaptable. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
This low-growing and compact shrub is an excellent choice for those looking to add texture and color to their garden or outdoor spaces, particularly in rock gardens or as a ground cover. Its mature size and attractive foliage and blooms make it a standout feature in landscaping designs.