Showy Hebe

Showy Hebe

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$16.90
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Showy Hebe

Hebe speciosa

A vigorous, large-growing hebe for bold displays of pollinator-friendly purple-pink flowers.

$16.90

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Description

Showy Hebe is a classic, larger species known for its bold flower displays and robust growth. It forms an upright, dense shrub of glossy, oblong, dark green leaves. From late spring through summer, it produces showy, long spikes of vibrant pinkish-purple flowers that are exceptionally attractive to bees and butterflies. This vigorous plant is ideal for creating a substantial flowering screen, informal hedge, or as a background plant in mixed borders, especially in coastal regions.

  • Large, Vibrant Flower Spikes: Bears long, dense racemes of bright pinkish-purple flowers over a long period from late spring.

  • Vigorous & Upright Habit: Grows larger than many garden hebes, forming a substantial shrub 3-5 feet tall and wide.

  • Excellent Pollinator Plant: A top nectar source, heavily visited by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when in bloom.

  • Very Coastal Hardy: Exceptionally tolerant of salt spray, wind, and sandy, poor soils.

  • Makes a Bold Statement: Its size and flower power make it a standout specimen or screening plant.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature spread: 2-3 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Glossy, oval, deep green leaves with leathery texture, densely arranged on upright stems,Flowers: Vibrant pink flower spikes forming dense terminal clusters,Habit: Compact, rounded evergreen shrub
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Prolonged blooming period (summer through fall),Exceptional drought and heat tolerance,Salt-tolerant for coastal gardens,Deer resistant,Low maintenance requirements
  • Landscape Uses:Low flowering hedges,Border plantings,Container gardens,Rock gardens,Foundation plantings
  • Special Care:Pruning: Light shaping after flowering,Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to various soil types,Water: Drought tolerant once established,Fertilizer: Optional light feeding in spring
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Summer to fall,Foliage: Evergreen

Faqs

Q: How do I prune a large hebe like this?
A: Prune after the main flowering period in late summer. You can cut back flowering stems by about one-third to encourage bushiness. Avoid severe pruning into old, leafless wood, as it may not regenerate.

Q: Is it long-lived?
A: Hebes, in general, are not exceptionally long-lived shrubs (often 5-10 years at peak performance). They can become woody and open in the center with age. Regular light pruning and taking cuttings for propagation can help manage renewal.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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