Hebe Magicolors series (v)

Common name: Hebe Magicolors

Description: Hebe Magicolors is a striking compact evergreen shrub from the Magicolors series, notable for its attractive two-toned foliage — typically combining deep green and purple-bronze tones — as well as its freely produced spikes of small, densely packed flowers in shades of purple, violet, or pink through summer and into autumn. Hebes are invaluable evergreen shrubs for UK gardens, providing year-round structure, reliable summer flowering, and good tolerance of coastal conditions. The Magicolors series is selected for strong foliage colour and free-flowering habit, making it one of the more ornamentally versatile hebes available.

Other benefits: attractive two-toned foliage year-round; free-flowering through summer and autumn; coastal tolerant; excellent in containers; low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees and butterflies attracted to the flower spikes

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 60–80cm x 60–80cm

Position: full sun to partial shade; sheltered from harsh cold winds; borders, containers, and coastal gardens

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0–7.5); well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates chalk

Moisture: low to moderate; drought tolerant once established; excellent drainage important; avoid waterlogging in winter

Winter hardiness: hardy to approximately -10°C; best in a sheltered position in colder regions