Hebe Mette 2 Litre Pot

Hebe ‘Mette’ – Compact Evergreen with Rich Purple Flowers

Hebe ‘Mette’ is a beautiful compact evergreen shrub admired for its neat form and vibrant violet-purple flower spikes that appear throughout summer. Its glossy green foliage stays fresh all year, making it ideal for adding colour and structure to borders, rockeries, or patio containers. Hardy, versatile, and easy to care for, it’s a dependable choice for both formal and informal gardens.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Compact green foliage creates a tidy mound of evergreen structure.

• Summer: Striking violet-purple flower spikes bloom in abundance, attracting bees and butterflies.

• Autumn: Flowers may continue into early autumn, with foliage remaining glossy and vibrant.

• Winter: Evergreen leaves retain their shape and colour, offering year-round interest.

Key Features

• Rich violet-purple blooms – Long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators.

• Evergreen – Dense, glossy foliage provides year-round colour.

• Compact habit – Neat mound form, typically reaching 40–60cm tall.

• Low maintenance – Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.

• Versatile – Perfect for borders, containers, or coastal gardens.

Perfect For

• Borders and beds – Adds texture, colour, and evergreen structure.

• Containers – Ideal for patios, terraces, or front entrances.

• Rock and gravel gardens – Compact size fits beautifully among other low plants.

• Coastal planting – Tolerant of wind and salt spray.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun or light shade for best flowering.

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or sandy ground.

• Hardiness: Hardy across most of the UK, especially in sheltered positions.

• Care: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood.

Looks Great With

• Other Hebes – Combine with pink or white-flowering varieties for a longer season.

• Grasses – Stipa or Festuca add softness and movement.

• Evergreens – Pair with Euonymus or Pittosporum for structure.

• Perennials – Contrast with Lavender, Salvia, or Nepeta for a pollinator-friendly display.

Hebe ‘Mette’ is a compact, hardy evergreen shrub that provides rich purple flowers, glossy foliage, and long-lasting appeal. Perfect for borders, containers, or coastal gardens, it’s a reliable and colourful choice for any outdoor space.

Hebe Mette 2 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Summer to early autumn Lilac pink fading to white Evergreen

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.