Hebe Champion

Hebe ‘Champion’

Plant Fact File:

• Pot Size: 3 litres
• Current Height: 20 cm
• Current Spread: 20 cm
• Mature Height: Up to 60 cm
• Mature Spread: Up to 80 cm
• Season of Interest: 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 ‘Champion’ is a compact and evergreen shrub known for its neat and tidy growth habit, as well as its attractive foliage and summer blooms. With a 3-litre pot size and a current size of 20 cm in height and 20 cm in spread, this Hebe is a great choice for adding structure and color to your garden or outdoor space.

At its current size, ‘Champion’ forms a compact and low-growing mound. However, when fully mature, it typically reaches a height of up to 60 cm with a spread of up to 80 cm, creating a substantial and visually appealing shrub.

The standout feature of ‘Champion’ is its spring to summer blooms, where it produces spikes of small, tubular, lilac-purple flowers. Additionally, the evergreen foliage maintains its lush green color throughout the year, providing year-round visual interest.

Hebe ‘Champion’ 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 compact and evergreen shrub is an excellent choice for those looking to add structure and color to their garden or outdoor spaces. Its mature size and attractive foliage and blooms make it a standout feature in landscaping designs.