Hebe - HEBE Silver Queen

Hebe ‘Silver Queen’

Description: Hebe ‘Silver Queen’ is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bushy, spreading habit and year-round interest. It features broadly elliptic, dark green leaves with wide, irregular creamy-white margins. In summer, it produces short spikes of bright violet-purple flowers at the branch tips, adding vibrant color to your garden.

Height and Spread: This compact shrub grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) in height and spread, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.

Foliage: The foliage starts as silvery-green and matures to green with creamy-yellow to white margins, providing a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers.

Growing Conditions: Hebe ‘Silver Queen’ thrives in well-drained soil and can adapt to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in most parts of the UK.

Uses: Perfect for coastal gardens, patio containers, and wildlife gardens, this shrub attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Its low maintenance and drought resistance make it an excellent choice for garden edging, ground cover, and informal hedges.