Hebe buxifolia Pattys Purple
Hebe buxifolia ‘Patty’s Purple’ is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub forming a mound of very small, deep green leaves. Resembling boxwood, the foliage densely covers the striking wine-red stems. In summer, pretty spikes of lavender-purple flowers appear at the tips of the branches. They fade to white as they mature, creating a bicolor effect. Fast-growing, Hebe buxifolia ‘Patty’s Purple’ is a great choice as a specimen plant, a low hedge, or a mixed border. Great in a seaside environment.
Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub forming a mound of very small, deep green leaves. Resembling boxwood, the foliage densely covers the striking wine-red stems. In summer, pretty spikes of lavender-purple flowers appear at the tips of the branches. They fade to white as they mature, creating a bicolor effect. Fast-growing, Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' is a great choice as a specimen plant, a low hedge, or a mixed border. Great in a seaside environment.
- Typically grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in any well-drained soils.
- Very versatile, this plant is perfect for banks and slopes, beds and borders, or containers. Well suited to city gardens, coastal gardens, or cottage gardens.
- Rarely affected by pests or diseases, it requires little maintenance. Keep an eye out for aphids and downy mildew.
- Needs little pruning.
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
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| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hebe – Shrubby Veronicas |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30″ – 36″ (75cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |