Hebe buxifolia |
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Boxleaf Hebe |
Description
This Boxleaf Hebeb grows to 3-5' tall and wide, with white flowers. Its growth is both dense and compact. Hebes are prone to Fusarium wilt when fertilized with ammonia or urea based fertilizers, especially in hotter climates.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.