Hebe ‘Variegata’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Hebe ‘Variegata’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Hebe ‘Variegata’ — a hardy garden shrub with pale lilac flower spikes and flowering july to september. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Mature size: 60–90cm × 90cm
- Flowering: July to September
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Hebe ‘Variegata’ is bushy, rounded with variegated foliage, cream-edged variegated foliage, settles happily into sunny borders, coastal gardens, containers, mixed shrub beds.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Hebe x andersonii 'Variegata' |
| Mature size | 60–90cm × 90cm |
| Growth habit | Bushy, rounded with variegated foliage |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-drained, average fertility |
| Watering | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Flowering | July to September |
| Hardiness | Half-Hardy (RHS H3) — protect from severe frost |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies |
| Best for | Sunny borders, coastal gardens, containers, mixed shrub beds |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Hebe ‘Variegata’ is a evergreen shrub. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from july to september.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Hebe ‘Variegata’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Hebe ‘Variegata’ prefers full sun to partial shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
Will it survive a UK winter?
Half-Hardy (RHS H3) — protect from severe frost — protect from severe frost. In colder regions, lift and bring under cover over winter, or treat as a seasonal display.