Hebe Amy "Shrubby Veronica" 2.5L

Hebe ‘Amy’

Product Description

Hebe ‘Amy’ is a compact, evergreen shrub valued for its dense foliage and masses of soft purple to lilac flower spikes. It provides neat structure and seasonal colour, making it ideal for borders, low hedges, containers, and mixed garden beds. This cultivar is well suited to modern and coastal gardens and attracts bees and other pollinators when in flower.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–80 cm
• Spread: ± 60–80 cm
• Naturally rounded, compact growth habit

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to light shade
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Prefers fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil; does not tolerate waterlogging.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
• Climate:
  • Suitable for mild to cool regions of South Africa
  • Tolerates light frost and coastal conditions but dislikes extreme heat and humidity.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages new growth.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Autumn and spring
• Main Flowering Season: Spring to early summer
• Seasonal Note: Evergreen year-round; growth slows during very hot or very cold periods.