Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple'
Hebe 'Patty's Purple', Veronica 'Patty's Purple'
Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' is a compact rounded evergreen shrub forming a mound of very small, deep green leaves. Resembling boxwood, the foliage densely covers the striking wine red stems. In summer, pretty spikes of lavender-purple flowers appear at the tips of the branches. They fade to white as they mature, creating a bicolor effect. Fast-growing, Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' is a great choice as a specimen plant, a low hedge or the mixed border. Great in a seaside environment.
- Typically grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in any well-drained soils.
- Very versatile, this plant is perfect for banks and slopes, beds and borders or containers. Well suited to city gardens, coastal gardens or cottage gardens.
- Rarely affected by pests or diseases, it requires little maintenance. Keep an eye out for aphids and downy mildew.
- Needs little pruning.
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hebe - Shrubby Veronicas |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hebe - Shrubby Veronicas |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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