Hebe ‘Wiri Charm’
Compact, colourful, and endlessly reliable, Hebe ‘Wiri Charm’ is one of those shrubs that earns its place in almost every garden. With its neat, rounded form and abundance of vibrant flowers, it provides structure and long-lasting colour from late spring right through to autumn.
The glossy evergreen leaves form a dense, bushy mound of fresh green foliage that looks smart and tidy all year round. But it’s in summer that this plant really shines – from June into September it produces clusters of rosy-magenta flowers, loved by bees and butterflies. The blooms stand out brightly against the foliage, adding a bold splash of colour to borders, gravel gardens, or containers.
‘Wiri Charm’ is particularly valued for its compact, low-maintenance habit. Naturally rounded, it rarely needs pruning to keep its shape, making it an easy choice for busy gardeners. It’s also a hardy hebe, coping well with the British climate, and provides evergreen structure even in the depths of winter.
Design-wise, Hebe ‘Wiri Charm’ is wonderfully versatile. It works well as a single feature in a pot, planted in drifts at the front of a border, or as part of a mixed evergreen scheme. Its vivid flowers make a striking contrast against silver foliage plants, ornamental grasses, or pale flowering perennials, while its evergreen leaves provide a year-round backdrop for seasonal highlights.
Growing conditions:
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Position: Full sun or light partial shade (best flowering in sun)
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Soil: Any well-drained soil, neutral to slightly acidic preferred
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Aspect: Sheltered is ideal, though hardy in most UK gardens
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Care: Low-maintenance; deadhead faded flowers to prolong blooming. Light prune after flowering if needed to maintain shape.
Key features:
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Compact evergreen shrub with neat, rounded form
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Rosy-magenta flowers from June to September
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Attractive to bees and pollinators
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Ideal for borders, pots, and mixed plantings
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Height & Spread: around 60–80cm
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.