Hebe ‘Kirkii’
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Hebe ‘Kirkii’ is a large, strongly growing, erect, evergreen shrub that reaches 6.5 ft (2 m). The leaves are glossy green, spear-shaped, about 1–1.6 in (2.5–4 cm) long. It has long, slender spikes of white flowers in early summer. A hebe hardy in the UK. It is thought to be a natural hybrid between Hebe salicifolia and Hebe rakaiensis, and was discovered in 1868, near the upper Rangitata River, South Island. Named after Thomas Kirk, who botanised throughout New Zealand. |
