Plant Database
Showy Hebe
Hebe speciosa
Showy Hebe is a classic, larger species known for its bold flower displays and robust growth. It forms an upright, dense shrub of glossy, oblong, dark green leaves. From late spring through summer, it produces showy, long spikes of vibrant pinkish-purple flowers that are exceptionally attractive to bees and butterflies. This vigorous plant is ideal for creating a substantial flowering screen, informal hedge, or as a background plant in mixed borders, especially in coastal regions.
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Large, Vibrant Flower Spikes: Bears long, dense racemes of bright pinkish-purple flowers over a long period from late spring.
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Vigorous & Upright Habit: Grows larger than many garden hebes, forming a substantial shrub 3-5 feet tall and wide.
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Excellent Pollinator Plant: A top nectar source, heavily visited by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when in bloom.
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Very Coastal Hardy: Exceptionally tolerant of salt spray, wind, and sandy, poor soils.
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Makes a Bold Statement: Its size and flower power make it a standout specimen or screening plant.