Genus: Hebe

The genus is named after the Greek goddess of youth. Hebes grow in most soil types and can be propagated easily. The are found in many gardens and are known to attract butterflies.

Members growing plants in this genus

  • spritzhenry

    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    511 plants

  • maple

    Maple

    joined 15 May, 2007

    15 plants

  • majeekahead

    Majeekahead

    joined 18 Oct, 2007

    398 plants

  • DaveDarwent

    Davedarwent

    joined 11 Nov, 2007

    40 plants

  • mcatama

    Mcatama

    joined 29 Nov, 2007

    69 plants

  • maxgarden

    Maxgarden

    joined 4 Dec, 2007

    68 plants

  • AndrewR

    Andrewr

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    495 plants

  • treesandthings

    Treesandthi..

    joined 16 Feb, 2008

    158 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    220 plants

  • Janette

    Janette

    joined 7 Feb, 2008

    224 plants

  • Sarah65

    Sarah65

    joined 15 Apr, 2008

    150 plants

  • LillyB

    Lillyb

    joined 15 Jun, 2008

    24 plants

  • joclark

    Joclark

    joined 12 Apr, 2008

    199 plants

Comments:

LillyB

Lillyb

23 Jul, 2008

 

It is really lovely, I enjoy it.

On photo - Hebe

Marguerite

Marguerite

23 Jul, 2008

 

Oh, they are lovely, I had a purple one, but looked skinnier in the flower. This one is so nice.

On photo - Hebe

Janette

Janette

16 Jul, 2008

 

It very compact only about ten inches high

On photo - Hebe

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

16 Jul, 2008

 

How pretty, Janette. How tall does the Hebe get?

On photo - Hebe

Marguerite

Marguerite

13 Jul, 2008

 

Oh, so different from the hebe I once had. This is gorgeous, I love the leaves. Does it flower too? Mine had dark purple flowers.

On photo - hebe red edge

jacque

Jacque

10 Jul, 2008

 

Still Pretty :)

On photo - Hebe

Janette

Janette

10 Jul, 2008

 

Its only little flowers Jacque

On photo - Hebe

jacque

Jacque

10 Jul, 2008

 

This is a nice soft pink hebe :)

On photo - Hebe

Xela

Xela

5 Jul, 2008

 

lol .... if only :-D

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

Gillian

Gillian

4 Jul, 2008

 

I like it with the sun coming through

LillyB

Lillyb

2 Jul, 2008

 

Yes there is quite a pleasant smell coming from that corner.

On photo - Hebe

flcrazy

Flcrazy

2 Jul, 2008

 

I love white blooming shrubs, is this one fragrant ?

On photo - Hebe

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

1 Jul, 2008

 

Yes, but they go across to the top border onto the Origanum in preference!

On photo - Hebe in full bloom.

irish

Irish

1 Jul, 2008

 

oh you must get loads of butterflies on that spritz?

On photo - Hebe in full bloom.

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

30 Jun, 2008

 

You've hit on something then - find out what it was and market it!!! You will be a millionaire... lol.

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

Xela

Xela

30 Jun, 2008

 

It probably doesn't, Barbara. I cannot say what it may have been fed when my youngsters have entertained their friends with a barbecue in the garden :-D
Whatever, it is looking better this year than it ever has in the past!

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

29 Jun, 2008

 

Xela - that's interesting. I wasn't aware that H.pinguifolia came in any colour except white! We live and learn...

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

Xela

Xela

29 Jun, 2008

 

Mine flowered for the first time this year. I expected the flowers to be white like yours but they were more of a pale blue.

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

jacque

Jacque

26 Jun, 2008

 

Its Morning Glory i belive Spritz?

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

26 Jun, 2008

 

Thanks - and its name, please, Jacque! The cuttings I took off my daughter's purple Hebe look a bit droopy. I think it was probably too early, but she says I can try again later in the summer.

jacque

Jacque

26 Jun, 2008

 

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm sure do Spritz :) Iv a Really Dark Purple Hebe & its Beautiful :) When im nex in garden & weathers good again il take a pic just4 u :D

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

26 Jun, 2008

 

Now do you see why I prefer the darker/brighter ones?

jacque

Jacque

26 Jun, 2008

 

It sure is that Irish :)

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

jacque

Jacque

26 Jun, 2008

 

Super colour :)

irish

Irish

26 Jun, 2008

 

beautiful

On photo - Hebe pinguifolia

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

24 Jun, 2008

 

I have taken cuttings from one in my daughter's garden - that is VERY purple! fingers crossed. I wonder if it's like yours? When does yours flower, Jacque?

On photo - Pale mauve Hebe

jacque

Jacque

23 Jun, 2008

 

Iv Morning Glory Hebe Spritz its so PURPLE :)

On photo - Pale mauve Hebe

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

23 Jun, 2008

 

Well, it's covered in flowers this year! I still like the bright ones....Magenta and bright pink, deep purple - yummy!

On photo - Pale mauve Hebe

jacque

Jacque

23 Jun, 2008

 

Its aLovely Soft Colour Spritz :)

On photo - Pale mauve Hebe

hollyeves

Hollyeves

23 Jun, 2008

 

very pretty

jacque

Jacque

23 Jun, 2008

 

What great Colours These Plants R Sarah65 :D

jacque

Jacque

18 Jun, 2008

 

Is so Very Pretty Sarah65 never seen it 4b:)

jacque

Jacque

12 May, 2008

 

Love the colour :)

MikeC

Mikec

11 May, 2008

 

GREAT impulse ! Beautiful

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

10 May, 2008

 

Good luck, Janette!

Janette

Janette

10 May, 2008

 

Bought one of these last week for £2.00 as a Save Me just needs some TLC Hope it turns out like yours Beautiful

Sarah65

Sarah65

10 May, 2008

 

That was a good impulse, I think.

Helofadigger

Helofadigger

31 Mar, 2008

 

Stunning Hebe I had a freebie one given to me by Pakers sadly it wasn't too happy and died which was such a great shame and was my first hebe to ever do so! Hel.xxx.

On photo - Hebe 'Heartbreaker'

bluespruce

Bluespruce

16 Mar, 2008

 

Hebes are known to produce the odd flower here and there in mild weather at any time of the year, especially the larger leaf types.

On photo - Hebe 'Autumn Glory'

majeekahead

Majeekahead

5 Mar, 2008

 

hi Dan, i have never been a big fan of them either, but i just stumbled accross this one on Romford market and could'nt resist, a really lovely plant would fully reccomend it!

On photo - hebe heartbreaker

dansgrdn

Dansgrdn

5 Mar, 2008

 

Love the foliage on this plant. I don't have any Hebes yet, but this beautiful photo makes a convincing argument for adding some. Dan

On photo - hebe heartbreaker

treesandthings

Treesandthi..

21 Feb, 2008

 

This one is 'Caledonia'. I have another Hebe but it's larger and completely different colours. I shall put a pic on later.

On photo - Hebe

maple

Maple

21 Feb, 2008

 

There's one called 'Autumn Glory' Jacque - is that what you have? This one sure looks like 'Caledonia'

On photo - Hebe

jacque

Jacque

20 Feb, 2008

 

Iv 1 the same colour i think its called MORNING GLORY?? :D

On photo - Hebe

jacque

Jacque

10 Feb, 2008

 

FANTASTIC BLUE : )

On photo - Hebe 1

maple

Maple

27 Jan, 2008

 

Yeahhhhh someone else who's Hebe is doing strange things! Mine is just going over now due to the week of hard frosts we've just had

On photo - Hebe 'Autumn Glory'

majeekahead

Majeekahead

27 Jan, 2008

 

Pure madness Andrew is'nt it! looks lovely tho!

On photo - Hebe 'Autumn Glory'

PollynPercy

Pollynpercy

29 Nov, 2007

 

Your garden is looking lovely, hard to believe you've done so much in such a short time, the lawn is particularly nice, did you have a wonderful friend to help you!!!! I have a little baby for you to add, when I finally get round to seeing you, x

On photo - hebe heartbreaker

majeekahead

Majeekahead

21 Oct, 2007

 

i actually have 2 hebes this one and another one i have'nt pictured yet - but they are both small leaf varieties and a bit different - don't like the big leaf ones! but yes ofcourse you can have cutings. what do you think of my garden now? have'nt we done well! xx

On photo - hebe heartbreaker

PollynPercy

Pollynpercy

21 Oct, 2007

 

can't believe you finally put a hebe in your garden, it is pretty though, may have to have a off shoot of this one please!

On photo - hebe heartbreaker

Owdboggy

Owdboggy

17 Sep, 2007

 

Broad leafed hebes are considered to be less hardy than the narrow leafed ones. They former certainly do not survive here in most winters.

On question - Hardy?

joey

Joey

17 Sep, 2007

 

Hi Dormer, it looks like H.speciosa can manage 0 degrees to -5 depending on the cultivar but it seems the variegated varieties might not manage... are you expecting a proper winter?

On question - Hardy?