Sutherland Hebe
Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii'
SKU
03946
Spikes of white flowers with blue anthers accent the white-green foliage of this densely branched dwarf shrub. The low spreading form that is excellent for use as a groundcover, low-growing edging, or container plantings. One of the hardiest of hebes. Thrives in coastal regions. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HEE-bee pin-gwee-FOH-lee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 18 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | A stylish small spreading groundcover for high profile parts of the garden. Use around porch and front entry to cloak slab edges and fill in under taller shrubs. Useful for foundation planting under very low windows that need vent of footing cover up. Insert into the front of mixed borders for unique form and tidy edges. A fine choice for small urban gardens where close up beauty of this little shrub will be most appreciated. Equally suited for pots and troughs as well as square boxes in modernistic compositions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Edging, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Blue Oat Grass (Heliotrichon) |
Provide average, acidic, loose, well-drained soil; does not tolerate heavy, wet soils. Thrives in cool coastal areas; shelter from harsh sun exposures in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. For a semi-formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11
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