HEBE 'Wiri Charm'

Evergreen - spear-shaped leaves 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long.

Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - rose purple

Height - 75cm (30in)

Spread - 1.2m (4ft)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact small and bushy

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects

Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, downy mildew, Phytophthora root rot

Place of origin - garden origin. New Zealand. Jack Hobbs, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens

Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - poor to moderately fertile

Neutral to alkaline soil

Wildlife - Bee friendly -