Hebe Purple Pillow

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.