Hebe 'Paula'
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Family: Scrophulariaceae
Pronounced: HEE-bee
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Evergreen shrub.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 5, 6, 14-24.
USDA zones: 8-10.
Mature size:
Height: 2.5 ft (75 cm).
Width: 3 ft (90 cm).
Flowering period:
Late summer to early fall bloom.
Flowering attributes:
Axillary spikes of 3 to 4-inch long purple flowers.
Leaf attributes:
Glossy, evergreen leaves are 3 to 3 ½-inches long. New foliage is flushed red and turns green as it matures.
Growth habit:
Evergreen clumper.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Propagation Methods:
Root semi-ripe cuttings using bottom heat in late summer or early fall.
Pruning Methods:
Little to no pruning necessary.
Pests and Diseases:
Possible problems are leaf spot, root rot, downy mildew and aphids.
Rainy Side Notes
Foliage looks grand year round making H. ‘Paula’ a first-rate plant. In spring new growth shows tints of red in the leaves. Fantastic spikes of purple flowers begin in late summer and continue into the fall. Hebes are choice plants for the seashore garden and makes a fine container plant.
I have mine paired with Phormium tenax and Fuchsia magellanica 'Aurea'. The threesome is outstanding in the garden.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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