Hebe
Veronica sp.
Description
NZ native shrubs (formerly Hebe) with evergreen foliage and spikes of white, pink, purple, or blue flowers.
Taxonomy
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Veronica
Cultivars
72
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a veronica sp. cultivar. A compact, evergreen shrub that has violet-blue flowers emerging around mid-spring and right through summer. They are a hardy native that grows well in both full and part shade and adapt to most types of soil that are free-draining.

Black Satin
Stunning dark almost black foliage sets this hebe apart from many others. An attractive light pink flower tops this display in autumn and again in spring. This plant prefers full sun and will benefit from a light prune after flowering. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Dark.

Blue Gem
Blue Gem is a veronica sp. cultivar. A bushy shrub that is hardy, evergreen and produces a mass of violet-blue flower spikes during summer and into autumn. Grows well in full sun or part shade where soils are average to medium and free-draining.

Buxifolia
A small, round, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and white flowers at the end of the branches. Frost hardy and good for all climates. Useful for shrubberies and for creating a low, flowering, informal hedge. Grows in any soil and needs little trimming being naturally tidy. Evergreen Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Catherine
This hebe was developed by a Waikato Nursery as part of the Regal Series of Hebes and named for the Duchess of Cambridge. New leaf shoots are burgundy red in colour, maturing to deep olive green. Masses of purple flowers develop through summer. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Champagne
Champagne is a veronica sp. cultivar. An excellent fast growing ground cover. Low spreading shrub with small, mid-green leaves flushed with purple when young.

Champion
Champion is a veronica sp. cultivar. These are a small compact, evergreen shrub with maroon-green foliage and mauve coloured flowers that fade to white over time. Hardy with an upright growth habit growing to approximately 40cm to 60cm.

Charlotte
Bred in the Waikato as part of the Regal series. Hebe Charlotte is a recent member of the Regal family with glossy green foliage topped with pretty pink flowers through the summer months. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. A hardy NZ native. PVR eligible. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Diosmifolia
aka Koromiko Delightful little native Hebe that is a good "doer". Small close-set leaves that are dark green above and paler beneath. The pale lavender flowers smother the bush from mid to late spring and gradually fade to white as they mature. Prefers a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Flower colour: Lavender / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Diosmifolia Mauve
Native. An attractive, low growing and compact shrub with dark green foliage and masses of palest mauve flowers in early spring. Easy to grow in the sun with protection from harsh frost. Neat and tidy habit - suitable for a low hedge. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. Flower colour: Lavender / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Diosmifolia Minor
Native. Small, dark green leaves make this a lovely dense, compact Hebe perfect for a natural, low maintenance hedge/border. Lavender flower spikes fade to white as they mature enhance the bush from late winter through to summer. Prefers full sun. water in dry summer months. Evergreen Flower colour: Lavender / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Dobbies Delight
Dobbies Delight is a veronica sp. cultivar. A hardy, native, evergreen shrub bearing spikes of rich magenta flowers in winter and through spring. Handles dry, windy situations and is suited to in coastal areas in full sun or part shade.

Elizabeth
Native. New to the hugely popular range of Regal Hebe 'Elizabeth' will grow into a compact small shrub with masses of pink flowers through the summer months. Trim back spent flowers to keep compact. Hardy evergreen shrub. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Emerald Gem
Emerald Gem is a veronica sp. cultivar. A dwarf growing evergreen shrub with a compact, dome shaped growth habit and produces small, star-shaped white flowers throughout summer. A hardy native that grows well ineither full sun or part shade, suited to in coastal locations, borders and in containers.

Emerald Green
aka Hebe or Veronica With bright green tightly packed foliage that forms a natural mound this little Hebe is great for planting in groups to add interest and contrast to planting schemes. Dainty white flowers appear in summer but they are not the main feature. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Evergreen. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

First Light
First Light is a veronica sp. cultivar. A hybrid developed for the new millennium by Jack Hobbs. Very desirable with healthy bronze flushed foliage particularly colourful in winter.

Flame
aka Hebe or Veronica A very attractive and hardy little Hebe that looks good all year round. The glossy green summer leaves have strong purple tones in the cooler months. The racemes of bloom appear in autumn and these have tones of dark mauve-pink. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Evergreen. Flower colour: Lavender. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

George
Named for the young Prince George, this very tidy, attractive Hebe was bred in the Waikato, part of the royal series. The green and glossy foliage stays clean and compact all year. Masses of royal blue flowers appear in summer across the top of the branches making an appealing display. PVR eligible. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Grace Kelly
A unique Hebe that is compact and has striking foliage of variegation cream and green on striking purple stems. With Summer brings large royal purple flowers that look attractive in a garden or a pot. Can be used as a low hedge or border. Evergreen. Easy to grow in free draining soil full sun. Bred in New Zealand, from the Hollywood collection. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated.

Heebie Jeebies
aka Hebe Native. This is a top performing Hebe with glossy, fresh green foliage that looks good all year round and shows good disease resistance. Clusters of pretty mauve flowers appear from spring through to summer. Nice compact, well behaved habit. Hardy and tolerant. Evergreen. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.