Hebe 'Heartbreaker' (v)

Common name: Hebe

Description: Hebe 'Heartbreaker' is a charming variegated evergreen shrub with attractive cream-edged foliage flushed pink in cooler weather, providing year-round ornamental interest even when not in flower. In summer it produces spikes of soft pink blooms that complement the foliage beautifully and attract a range of pollinating insects. Its compact, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, low borders, and mixed plantings where its distinctive foliage provides contrast and structure.

Other benefits: year-round variegated foliage, compact habit, suitable for containers, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees and butterflies are attracted to the summer flowers

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.6m x 0.9m

Position: full sun; alkaline to neutral soils; sheltered from the harshest frosts

Soil pH: neutral to alkaline; adaptable to most well-drained soils

Moisture: moderate; prefers well-drained conditions; avoid waterlogging

Winter hardiness: hardy across most of the UK to approximately -10°C