{"product_id":"hebe-andersonii-twins-5-litre-pot","title":"Hebe Andersonii Twins 5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHebe × andersonii 'Twins' – Variegated Evergreen Hebe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHebe × andersonii 'Twins' is a handsome evergreen shrub valued for its attractive variegated foliage and generous spikes of violet to lavender flowers that appear through summer and into autumn. The bold, cream-edged leaves provide striking year-round colour, while the long flower spikes add a welcome burst of rich colour during the warmer months. A vigorous and eye-catching variety, it suits mixed borders, coastal gardens and container planting alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh variegated foliage emerges in bright greens and creamy margins, forming a full and bushy mound of ornamental interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong spikes of violet to lavender flowers appear in abundance, attracting bees and pollinators throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowering continues well into autumn, while the striking cream-edged foliage remains bold and attractive as temperatures drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvergreen variegated leaves retain their decorative appeal through the colder months, providing structure and colour when little else is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStructure \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVigorous, bushy evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCream and green variegated foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong violet to lavender summer flower spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended flowering season from summer into autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRounded, well-branched habit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold and ornamental evergreen shrub offering both striking foliage and generous seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Various Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated foliage provides year-round contrast alongside greens, purples and warm-toned planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good tolerance of exposed and coastal conditions makes it well suited to seaside planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers \u0026amp; Patios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold foliage and long flower spikes create a striking display in large patio pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant flower spikes attract bees and beneficial insects over an extended season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-catching variegated form works well as a standalone focal point in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun or light partial shade. Best flower and foliage colour is achieved in a sunny, open position. Tolerates exposed and coastal sites well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-drained soil. Performs best where drainage is good and water does not pool around the roots. Tolerates a range of soil types including poorer or sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardy in many UK gardens, though best protected from prolonged hard frosts. A sheltered position or frost-free conditions will help it thrive through winter, particularly in colder regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightly trim after the main flush of flowering to keep the plant tidy and encourage fresh bushy growth. Harder pruning in spring can rejuvenate older or leggy plants. Remove any all-green shoots promptly to maintain the variegated character of the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Hebe × andersonii 'Twins'?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStriking cream and green variegated evergreen foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong violet to lavender flower spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended flowering season from summer into autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood coastal and exposed garden tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear-round ornamental interest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and maintain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHebe × andersonii 'Twins' is a bold and rewarding evergreen shrub that brings vibrant variegated foliage, rich flower colour and lasting structure to borders, coastal gardens and containers throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347238789446,"sku":"173825","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/hebe-andersonii-twins-5-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}