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Hebe ‘Heartbreaker’

Heartbreaker Hebe

Hebe 'Heartbreaker',Heartbreaker Hebe, Pink Hebe, Evergreen Shrub, Small Shrub, Dwarf Shrub
Hebe 'Heartbreaker',Heartbreaker Hebe, Pink Hebe, Evergreen Shrub, Small Shrub, Dwarf Shrub

Hebe ‘Heartbreaker’ is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub forming a neat mound of variegated green and cream leaves that turn vivid pink in colder weather. In summer, small lavender flowers appear on the tips of the branches. However, the main contribution of this evergreen shrub is its brightly colored foliage throughout the year. A great choice as a specimen plant, for containers, or for the front of the border.

  • Typically grows up to 24 in. tall and wide (60 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soils.
  • Very versatile, this plant is perfect for beds and borders or containers. Well suited to city gardens.
  • Rarely affected by pests or diseases, it requires little maintenance.
  • No pruning is required.
  • Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer for home use.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 9
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Hebe
Common names Hebe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard
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Hebe buxifolia ‘Patty’s Purple’
Hebe Purple Shamrock
Hebe ‘Frozen Flame’
Hebe speciosa ‘Variegata’
Hebe ‘Silver Queen’
Hebe cupressoides ‘Boughton Dome’

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 9
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Hebe
Common names Hebe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard
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Do I Need?
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