Where is the best place to plant a Hebe?
full sun
Growing position – hebes need full sun, in free-draining soil. As well as growing in borders and containers, they can also make informal low hedges. They cope well in coastal locations too. Most are hardy, but prefer a warm, sunny spot.
How big does Hebe get?
between 40cm to 1.5m
They can grow between 40cm to 1.5m, and most hebes prefer poor, well-drained soil. They will withstand high winds and salt spray. Although some hebes are hardy, others can suffer from frost damage to new shoots.
Does hebe grow in shade?
Hebe shrubs are most suited for areas with cool summers and mild winters. They adapt to a variety of soil types but will perform best in loose, well-draining soil. They can be grown in both sun and shade, though full sun is preferable, as plants grown in shade may become leggy.
How do you grow hebes in the UK?
How to grow hebe plants. Most hebes thrive in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot protected from winds. They don’t need rich soils and will tolerate drought. Deadhead spent blooms to improve the look of your hebe and keep it flowering for longer.
Why has my hebe never flowered?
The reason for hebes not flowering is often because of pruning at the wrong time of year. If hebes are pruned in the Spring you remove the growth on which the hebes display their flowers. Hebes do not flower unless they are in full sun and well draining soil.
Are hebe Hardy UK?
Hebes are extremely hardy evergreen shrubs, invaluable for seaside and city planting. Low growing varieties makes an excellent shrubby ground cover, which is attractive throughout the season. Many forms will flower all summer long and into autumn.
How do I get my hebes to flower?
To encourage your hebe to display flowers plant it in full sun in well draining soil, amended with a large amount of compost and prune only lightly straight after flowering (note that annual pruning is not always necessary).
Are hebes Hardy UK?