Propagation
Sow fresh seeds during autumn and place in a protected environment to germinate. Seedling variation occurs regularly and seeds are prone to fungal attack.

Take semi-hardwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots from late summer to early autumn and placed them in a protected environment and apply bottom heat.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are lanceolate to oblanceolate Up to 5 mm (Ľ in) wide and the margin is finely serrated. The texture is leathery with a glossy dark green upper surface and pale green beneath.

Flower: The small lilac-violet to white funnelform flowers are arranged in a terminal raceme that is up to 20 mm (ľ in) long appearing from spring to early summer.

Fruit: The erect ovate to elliptical-ovate 2-locular capsule is glabrous and contains the numerous seeds. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.

General information
Hebe requires an annual light prune to maintain a compact habit. If the plant becomes leggy a hard prune may result in dieback of the plant.

Hebe grows and produces more flowers in full sun, but will tolerate some shade. They are generally pH adaptable preferring and organic rich moist soil but care must be taken not to allow the roots to dry out. They also tolerate cold conditions and a widely cultivated in the UK and parts of the USA.