Hebe ‘Lewisii’

Hebe ‘Lewisii’ photographed at Duchy College, Rosewarne, Redruth, Cornwall, UK

Hebe ‘Lewisii’ is an erect, evergreen, bushy shrub, which grows to 60 in (1.5 m) or more. The glossy green leaves are broad spear-shaped, up to 2.5 in (6.5 cm) long and 0.75–1 in (2–2.5 cm) wide. Flowers lilac, fading white, summer and autumn. This hebe is fairly hardy in the UK.

Hebe ‘Lewisii’ is a naturally occurring hybrid between Hebe elliptica and Hebe salicifolia. It was discovered by J B Armstrong growing near Timaru, South Island, New Zealand.

Hardiness = H4     UK Availability = 1

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