Hebe Wiri Image

Hebe Wiri Image

Why Buy Me?

• Hugely popular
• Evergreen all year round interest
• Easy to grow and maintain

Growing Conditions

Light:
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages compact growth and more prolific flowering. In shadier conditions, flowering may be reduced.

Soil:
Thrives in moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for loamy, sandy, or chalky soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained conditions.

Exposure:
Best grown in sheltered locations. Tolerates coastal conditions but should be protected from harsh winter winds and heavy frosts.

Drought Tolerance:
Moderate. Requires regular watering while establishing. Once established, it can handle short dry spells, though prolonged drought may affect flowering and foliage quality.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Plant in spring or early autumn to allow roots to establish in mild weather.

Spacing:
Space 60–75 cm (2–2.5 feet) apart for mass planting or informal hedges. Allow room for its natural spreading and rounded habit.

Watering:
Water regularly during the first year, especially in dry weather. Established plants need watering during prolonged droughts.

Fertilization:
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Avoid overfeeding, which may cause leggy growth.

Mulching:
Mulch in spring with compost or fine bark to help retain moisture, reduce weeds, and protect the roots.

Pruning:
Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy new growth. Avoid cutting into old wood, which may not re-sprout.

Propagation:
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Easy to root under warm, humid conditions.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
Fresh, glossy evergreen foliage emerges. The shrub forms a dense, tidy mound.

Summer:
Produces large, showy spikes of deep mauve to pinkish-purple flowers from midsummer into early autumn (typically July–September), attracting attention and providing late-season color.

Autumn:
Continues flowering into early autumn. Foliage remains glossy and green, maintaining a tidy form.

Winter:
Evergreen. Maintains its compact shape and foliage through winter. May need protection in colder areas during severe frosts.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators—an excellent late nectar source when few other shrubs are blooming.

Garden Use:
Ideal for mixed borders, coastal gardens, containers, and small spaces. Its neat, evergreen habit and long flowering period make it suitable for year-round interest in low-maintenance gardens.

Companion Plants:
Combines well with other sun-loving, drought-tolerant perennials such as Lavandula, Salvia, Sedum, Erigeron, and Heuchera. Pairs nicely with silver-leaved plants and ornamental grasses for texture and contrast.

Transform your home and garden with Hebe Wiri Image —a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendations.