5x Hebe Glaucophylla - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla
Common names: Glaucous-leaved Hebe
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: New Zealand
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Overview
Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla is a beautifully compact native shrub known for its rounded, tidy form and distinctive blue-green foliage. With masses of white flowers in summer and a naturally neat habit requiring very little maintenance, it is ideal for borders, mixed native gardens, and low-maintenance planting schemes.
Key Features
Foliage: Small, glaucous blue-green leaves giving the shrub an attractive cool-toned appearance; holds shape and colour year-round.
Flowers / Fruit: Abundant white flower heads in summer, providing nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Form & Habit: Rounded, compact shrub forming a naturally tidy 1m x 80cm mound.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent performer in coastal, dry, or exposed gardens; provides habitat value and reliable structural form.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 80 cm |
| Form | Compact, rounded shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil | Prefers free-draining soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy; handles frost, wind, and coastal exposure |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Perfect for borders and compact garden spaces
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Great in coastal and dry-site plantings
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Mass-plant for a clean, structured look
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Excellent colour contrast with greens, bronzes, and silver foliage plants
-
Combines well with flaxes, grasses, libertia, and other compact hebes
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Minimal; a light trim after flowering can maintain shape if desired.
Watering: Water during establishment; low–moderate needs once mature.
Feeding: Light spring fertiliser if soil is very poor.
Pests & Diseases: Generally robust; avoid waterlogged soils.
Additional Tips
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Best flowering occurs in full sun.
-
Ideal for low-maintenance or structured planting designs.
-
Its compact form makes it suitable for pots as well as garden beds.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
“Glaucophylla” refers to the plant’s distinctive blue-tinted foliage, a trait that helps it reflect harsh light and tolerate exposed environments.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla?
A tidy, compact, blue-green hebe that brings structure, resilience, and a bright summer flower display to any garden with very little maintenance.
Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
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Description
Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla
Common names: Glaucous-leaved Hebe
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: New Zealand
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Overview
Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla is a beautifully compact native shrub known for its rounded, tidy form and distinctive blue-green foliage. With masses of white flowers in summer and a naturally neat habit requiring very little maintenance, it is ideal for borders, mixed native gardens, and low-maintenance planting schemes.
Key Features
Foliage: Small, glaucous blue-green leaves giving the shrub an attractive cool-toned appearance; holds shape and colour year-round.
Flowers / Fruit: Abundant white flower heads in summer, providing nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Form & Habit: Rounded, compact shrub forming a naturally tidy 1m x 80cm mound.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent performer in coastal, dry, or exposed gardens; provides habitat value and reliable structural form.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 80 cm |
| Form | Compact, rounded shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil | Prefers free-draining soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy; handles frost, wind, and coastal exposure |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
-
Perfect for borders and compact garden spaces
-
Great in coastal and dry-site plantings
-
Mass-plant for a clean, structured look
-
Excellent colour contrast with greens, bronzes, and silver foliage plants
-
Combines well with flaxes, grasses, libertia, and other compact hebes
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Minimal; a light trim after flowering can maintain shape if desired.
Watering: Water during establishment; low–moderate needs once mature.
Feeding: Light spring fertiliser if soil is very poor.
Pests & Diseases: Generally robust; avoid waterlogged soils.
Additional Tips
-
Best flowering occurs in full sun.
-
Ideal for low-maintenance or structured planting designs.
-
Its compact form makes it suitable for pots as well as garden beds.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
“Glaucophylla” refers to the plant’s distinctive blue-tinted foliage, a trait that helps it reflect harsh light and tolerate exposed environments.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla?
A tidy, compact, blue-green hebe that brings structure, resilience, and a bright summer flower display to any garden with very little maintenance.
Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
