Hebe 'Little Leaves Red'

Common name: Hebe

Description: Hebe 'Little Leaves Red' is a colourful compact evergreen shrub producing small leaves that flush attractively with red and purple tones, particularly in cooler weather, adding a distinctive warmth to the garden. In summer, soft pink flower spikes are produced above the foliage, providing additional seasonal colour. Its compact, bun-shaped habit is ideal for the front of borders, rock gardens, and containers, and it pairs well with silver and grey-leaved plants. Hardy and low maintenance.

Other benefits: red-flushed foliage, pink summer flowers, compact and colourful year-round

Wildlife attraction: bees and butterflies visit the flowers

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 40cm x 50cm

Position: full sun to partial shade; best colour in full sun

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -10°C