Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides

Overview

A compact, hardy hebe with attractive purplish stems and small glaucous-blue foliage. Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides provides reliable colour for much of the year, producing bluish-purple flowers from spring through autumn. Excellent for rock gardens, borders, small spaces, and dry, exposed planting sites.

Key Features

Foliage:
Small, glaucous blue-green leaves set along purple-tinted stems, giving a soft, refined texture.

Flowers / Fruit:
Bluish-purple flower spikes appearing from spring well into autumn. Highly attractive to pollinators.

Form & Habit:
Rounded, compact shrub with tidy shape; ideal for mass planting or edging.

Growth Rate:
Moderate.

Cultural & Ecological Value:
Provides nectar for bees and beneficial insects; thrives in free-draining sites where many other shrubs struggle.

Mature Size

Attribute	Size
Height	30–45 cm
Spread	40–50 cm
Form	Compact, rounded

Ideal Growing Conditions

Requirement	Detail
Light	Full sun to light shade
Water	Low to moderate; prefers drier conditions once established
Soil	Free-draining soils essential; tolerates sandy or stony sites
pH Range	Neutral to slightly acidic
Frost Tolerance	Very hardy once established

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Coastal and dry-site plantings

• Borders, edging and small-space landscaping

• Mass planting for colour and texture

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Light trim after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushiness.
Watering: Low water needs once established; avoid waterlogged soils.
Feeding: Light application of general garden fertiliser in spring.
Pests & Diseases: Generally hardy and trouble-free in well-drained conditions.

Additional Tips

Ideal for exposed, windy, or coastal sites. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Mulch lightly to suppress weeds but keep stems free of damp buildup.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Hebe (Veronica) species are renowned for their adaptability to New Zealand’s diverse climates—this variety is especially suited to dry, rocky habitats.

Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides?

A tough, compact shrub that provides months of colour, distinctive foliage, and excellent performance in challenging sites. Perfect for gardeners wanting reliability with minimal maintenance.

Pot Size:

These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.