25x Hebe Jasper - $2.99 each

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Jasper’

Overview

Hebe ‘Jasper’ is a compact, alpine-style hebe forming a tight, rounded dome of bright green foliage. With its neat structure, glossy yellow-green leaves, and a generous display of tiny white flowers in late autumn, it brings year-round interest and toughness to any garden setting. Naturally compact and exceptionally hardy, it’s ideal for modern, low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

Foliage:
Small, spear-shaped evergreen leaves in a lush glossy yellow-green. Dense and tidy, giving the plant its signature dome shape.

Flowers / Fruit:
Covered in masses of tiny white flowers in late autumn, providing valuable late-season colour and subtle fragrance.

Form & Habit:
Forms a tight, low-growing, perfectly rounded mound. Naturally compact with excellent structure.

Growth Rate:
Moderate.

Cultural & Ecological Value:
Believed to be a naturally occurring hybrid derived from Hebe odora, collected from Craigieburn near Arthur’s Pass. Shares H. odora’s exceptional toughness, cold tolerance, and vigour.

Mature Size

Attribute	Size
Height	80 cm
Spread	80 cm
Form	Compact, rounded dome

Ideal Growing Conditions

Requirement	Detail
Light	Full sun to part shade
Water	Moderate; tolerates dry conditions once established
Soil	Free-draining soils; tolerates poor or rocky alpine soils
pH Range	Neutral to slightly alkaline
Frost Tolerance	Very hardy; derived from alpine stock

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Compact feature shrub for rock gardens or scree plantings

• Excellent for edging paths or borders

• Great in exposed, cold or windy sites

• Modern low-maintenance gardens needing structural form

• Native garden combinations with tussocks, coprosmas, or alpine hebes

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:
Minimal; light trim after flowering if shaping is desired.

Watering:
Water during establishment, then low to moderate needs.

Feeding:
Occasional slow-release fertiliser in spring.

Pests & Diseases:
Generally pest- and disease-resistant.

Additional Tips

Thrives in exposed alpine-style conditions and performs well in poor soils—avoid overly rich or wet sites.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Because of its Craigieburn origins, ‘Jasper’ carries strong alpine genetics, giving it exceptional winter resilience and a naturally tight growth habit.

Why Choose Hebe ‘Jasper’?

Choose ‘Jasper’ for a beautiful, compact, tough hebe with late-season flowers, outstanding structure, and impressive cold and wind tolerance.

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