This shrub has many upright spreading branches that form a compact bushy habit. It has glossy green oblong leaves and small white tube-shaped flowers appear in an upright raceme during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Hebe truncatulais naturally found in the North Island of New Zealand growing on the east side of the Ruahine mountain range in forest margins.

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist fertile soil but will tolerate poor soil types and grows in an open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant.

This hebe is grown for its bushy habit and white flowers. It is planted in small gardens along borders or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. It is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 3257

Hebe(HEE-bee) truncatula(TRUN-kah-TOO-lah)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family