Hebe 'Purple Pixie' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hebe 'Purple Pixie' (Hebe) is a shrubby, evergreen garden plant with decorative, lanceolate, dark green leaves. It also bears purple-coloured flowers from April to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hebe 'Mohawk'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Hebe 'Purple Pixie' are dark green, lanceolate. With its bronze-coloured foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Hebe 'Purple Pixie' is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Hardy, but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear from April to September.

Use
Tubs, group planting