Hebe Albicans 2 Litre Pot

Hebe albicans – White Flowering Evergreen Hebe

Hebe albicans is a neat and reliable evergreen shrub admired for its attractive blue-grey foliage and clusters of pure white flowers that appear in summer. Forming a naturally rounded mound, it provides excellent year-round structure and is particularly valued for its silvery-toned leaves, which offer a cool, elegant contrast in planting schemes. Hardy and undemanding, it suits a wide range of garden styles from coastal to contemporary.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
Fresh blue-grey foliage emerges, forming a dense and well-rounded mound of soft silvery colour.

Summer:
Short spikes of pure white flowers appear in clusters along the stems, attracting bees and other pollinators.

Autumn:
Flowers fade while the distinctive blue-grey evergreen foliage continues to provide calm, cool colour in the border.

Winter:
The evergreen leaves maintain their silvery-blue tone throughout the colder months, offering consistent structure and interest.

Structure & Form

• Compact, dome-forming evergreen shrub

• Blue-grey glaucous foliage

• Pure white summer flower clusters

• Naturally rounded, tidy habit

An elegant shrub that provides year-round form and cool-toned foliage contrast.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Mixed Borders: Cool blue-grey foliage contrasts beautifully with greens and warm-toned planting.

• Coastal Gardens: Excellent tolerance of exposed and coastal conditions.

• Containers & Patios: Compact, tidy growth suits patio pots and raised beds.

• Pollinator Gardens: White flower clusters attract bees and beneficial insects.

• Low Maintenance Gardens: Naturally neat habit requires minimal upkeep.

Growing Conditions & Care

Position:
Full sun or light partial shade. Thrives in open, sunny spots and tolerates exposed and coastal positions well.

Soil:
Well-drained soil. Performs best in soils that do not become waterlogged, and tolerates poor or chalky conditions.

Hardiness:
Hardy in most UK gardens, though best performance is achieved in sheltered or well-drained positions.

Maintenance:
Lightly trim after flowering to maintain the compact rounded shape and encourage fresh healthy growth. Minimal pruning is usually required due to its naturally tidy habit.

Why Choose Hebe albicans?

• Distinctive blue-grey evergreen foliage

• Pure white summer flowers

• Naturally compact and tidy growing habit

• Excellent coastal and exposed garden tolerance

• Pollinator friendly

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

Hebe albicans is a quietly elegant evergreen shrub that brings cool-toned foliage, crisp white flowers and reliable year-round structure to any garden setting.