5x Hebe Cupressoides - $5.99 each

Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides

Common names: Cypress Hebe

Family: Plantaginaceae

Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions)

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Overview

Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides is a distinctive, compact NZ native shrub valued for its tight, conifer-like foliage and excellent performance in exposed or dry sites. Naturally neat and architectural, it brings strong texture to rock gardens, alpine plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

Foliage: Fine, scale-like blue-green foliage closely resembling a miniature conifer; dense and very tidy without trimming.
Flowers / Fruit: Small pale lilac flowers in spring, held lightly above the foliage; subtle but attractive to pollinators.
Form & Habit: Rounded, cushion-like shrub forming a tight 80cm x 80cm mound at maturity.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Well suited to harsh, dry, windy, or alpine conditions; provides habitat structure for insects and lizards.

Mature Size

Attribute	Size
Height	80 cm
Spread	80 cm
Form	Dense, bun-shaped shrub

Ideal Growing Conditions

Requirement	Detail
Light	Full sun
Water	Low; thrives in dry, free-draining conditions
Soil	Prefers poor to moderate soils; excellent on gravel, scree, stony, or sandy sites
pH Range	Neutral to slightly acidic
Frost Tolerance	Very hardy; tolerates severe frost and exposed alpine winds

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Alpine and rock gardens

• Mass planting for tidy, uniform texture

• Ideal for dry, windy, or harsh sites

• Great for low-maintenance and coastal landscapes

• Adds structure and contrast alongside grasses, flaxes, and other compact hebes

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Not required—naturally compact and tidy.
Watering: Minimal; water during establishment only.
Feeding: Very low nutrient needs; a light feed in spring is optional.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest-free and extremely hardy.

Additional Tips

• Avoid waterlogged soils; this is a true dry-site specialist.

• Works brilliantly in gravel gardens and scree plantings.

• Plant in groups to emphasise its geometric form.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

This species’ foliage arrangement closely mimics juvenile conifers, making it one of the most unique Hebe/Veronica species for texture and form.

Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides?

A hardy, structural, and highly distinctive shrub that thrives where many plants struggle—offering year-round shape and interest with virtually no maintenance.

Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.