Hebe ‘Magic Summer’ – Everchanging Colour, Effortless Charm
Bring a splash of seasonal magic to your garden with the captivating Hebe ‘Magic Summer’. This compact, evergreen shrub earns its name from the remarkable colour changes it undergoes throughout the year—offering a dynamic display of vibrant foliage and delicate blooms. Easy to grow and beautifully structured, it adds texture, colour, and movement to beds, borders, and containers.
Supplied in a 2 litre pot, this hardy, low-maintenance shrub is ready to plant and enjoy straight away, making it an ideal addition to gardens of any size.
Why Choose Hebe ‘Magic Summer’?
1. Colour-Changing Foliage
New growth emerges in vivid shades of pink and bronze before maturing to soft green, creating a constantly shifting palette that evolves with the seasons.
2. Summer Flowering
Soft lavender to pale purple flower spikes appear in late spring to summer, attracting bees and pollinators while adding vertical interest to the plant’s rounded shape.
3. Compact & Evergreen
Growing to around 40–60cm high and wide, ‘Magic Summer’ forms a neat, dome-shaped shrub that stays lush and green all year round.
4. Versatile and Stylish
Perfect for containers, small gardens, or mixed borders, its ever-changing colours provide contrast and visual interest with minimal effort.
5. Easy to Grow
Hardy and unfussy, this hebe thrives in a range of garden settings and requires little pruning to maintain its compact form.
How to Grow Hebe ‘Magic Summer’
Position:
Prefers full sun to light shade. Sunlight brings out the richest foliage colours and encourages the best flowering.
Soil:
Likes well-drained soil. Tolerant of most types, including sandy or poor soils, as long as drainage is good.
Watering:
Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
Pruning:
Minimal pruning needed. A light trim after flowering helps maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Hardiness:
Hardy in most areas of the UK (generally down to around -5°C). In colder regions, provide winter protection or grow in a container that can be moved to shelter.
Design Notes
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Perfect for pots and patio containers, especially paired with silver or burgundy foliage for contrast.
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Great in coastal gardens, where it thrives in well-drained soils and resists salt-laden winds.
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Use as an accent in contemporary planting schemes with ornamental grasses, gravel, or slate mulches.
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Blends beautifully in cottage or informal borders, softening edges and bringing subtle colour transitions.
Final Thought
Hebe ‘Magic Summer’ lives up to its enchanting name with season-spanning beauty and effortless performance. From its kaleidoscopic foliage to its soft summer blooms, it offers a delightful burst of colour and form all year long—without demanding constant care. A true garden gem in a compact package.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.