Hebe 'Green Globe' ('Emerald Gem'), 5L
£25.00
notes
Hebes are popular shrubs, evergreen, compact and low maintenance, they make ideal ground cover, a low growing hedge or textured shrub. 'Green Globe' has a wonderfully rounded habit of moss green foliage, bearing small white flowers in summer that entice pollinators. It can be clipped into balls as an alternative to box or yew.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 5L
- Height: up to 40cm (1ft 4in) x 40cm (1ft 4in) over 2-5 years
Features
notes
Hebes are popular shrubs, evergreen, compact and low maintenance, they make ideal ground cover, a low growing hedge or textured shrub. 'Green Globe' has a wonderfully rounded habit of moss green foliage, bearing small white flowers in summer that entice pollinators. It can be clipped into balls as an alternative to box or yew.
INSIGHTS
Tough and resilient once established, 'Green Globe' can tolerate dry, coastal, sandy, chalky and clay conditions provided it does not become water logged. Ideal for alpine or rock gardens, it can also add balance to a border of bright flowers and is a useful, evergreen architectural presence in the garden.
DETAILS
Flowers: June - August
PLANTING
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
CARE
Prune after flowering if desired
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