Hebes O – Hebe obtusata to Hebe ‘Otari Delight’
Hebe obtusata is a low-growing and spreading evergreen
shrub, about 20 in (50 cm) high. The glossy green leaves are
broad, spear-shaped 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm), with red
edges. The long spikes of lavender flowers fade to white, summer. A
hebe tender in the UK. |
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Hebe ochracea forms an erect, flat-topped, evergreen
shrub, about 48 in (125 cm) high in 20 years. The foliage
is brown, paler than the form James Stirling, and closely covers the
arching branches. In late spring to early summer it has white flowers
at the branch tips. A hebe hardy in the UK. |
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Hebe ochracea ‘James Stirling’ is a slow-growing,
flat-topped evergreen shrub, with old-gold coloured whipcord foliage,
up to 16 in (40 cm) high. In late spring to early summer it
has white flowers at the branch tips. A hebe hardy in the UK. |
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Hebe odora (syn Hebe buxifolia) is an upright, rounded,
evergreen shrub, which can reach 40 in (1 m) high or more,
depending the particular form. The green, spear-shaped leaves are glossy
above, about 0.6 in (1.5 cm) long, the edges are yellow. Flowers
are white, early summer. A hebe hardy in the UK. |
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Hebe odora ‘Nana’ (syn Hebe buxifolia
‘Nana’) is an erect growing evergreen shrub, which can reach
about 8 in (20 cm) high. The spear shaped leaves are shiny
green above, 0.2 in (1 cm) long, with a yellow-green edge.
The flowers are white or lilac, in short spikes; early summer. A hebe
hardy in the UK. |
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Hebe odora ‘New Zealand Gold’ is an upright
evergreen shrub, which can reach 40 in (1 m) high. The small
green leaves can become yellow, depending on the soil conditions. White
flowers are carried in terminal spikes in early summer. A hebe hardy
in the UK. |
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Hebe odora ‘Summer Frost’ is a low-growing
evergreen shrub, growing to a height of about 4 in (10 cm)
and a spread of 40 in (1 m). The small glossy green leaves
are spear shaped. The flowers are white, summer. A hebe hardy in
the UK. |
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Hebe odora ‘Winter Green’ (syn Hebe odora
‘Winter Green’) is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub, growing
to a height of about 40 in (1 m) high. The green spear-shaped
leaves are 0.4 in (1 cm) long and 0.2 in (0.5 cm)
wide, with yellow-green edges. White flowers are carried in terminal
spikes in early summer. This hebe is hardy in the UK. |
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Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’ forms a robust evergreen
shrub, about 30 in (75 cm) high. The leaves are green, broadly
spear-shaped, 1.6–2.4 in (4–6 cm) long. The flowers
are pink in bud, opening white, summer. A hebe hardy in the UK. |
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Hebe ‘Orphan Annie’ is an evergreen shrub
with cream and green foliage, height 12 in (30 cm), or more.
The leave are up to 1.75 in (4.5 cm) long; the leaf bud and
new leaves are tinged with purple. Pink flowers in midsummer to autumn. |
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Hebe ‘Otari Delight’ is a compact, evergreen
shrub, growing to 30 in (75 cm). The deep green, closely spaced
spear-shaped leaves are 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2 cm)
long. Lilac flowers fading white; summer. A hebe fairly hardy in the
UK. |
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