Jasper Hebe
Hebe 'Jasper'
SKU
05096
This diminutive, low-mounding evergreen shrub, native to New Zealand, features handsome glossy green foliage and is covered with tiny white flowers from May to June. Foliage develops purplish-red flush on tips in fall and winter. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
| Lore | Named Jasper for its winter color which resembles the stones found in the riverbeds near Canterbury, New Zealand. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing to 8 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early summer to midsummer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dwarf Plant, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Requires fast-draining soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth in spring. For a formal appearance, shear after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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