Hebe Pimeloides

Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides

Overview

A compact, hardy hebe with attractive purplish stems and small glaucous-blue foliage. Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides provides reliable colour for much of the year, producing bluish-purple flowers from spring through autumn. Excellent for rock gardens, borders, small spaces, and dry, exposed planting sites.

Key Features

Foliage:
Small, glaucous blue-green leaves set along purple-tinted stems, giving a soft, refined texture.

Flowers / Fruit:
Bluish-purple flower spikes appearing from spring well into autumn. Highly attractive to pollinators.

Form & Habit:
Rounded, compact shrub with tidy shape; ideal for mass planting or edging.

Growth Rate:
Moderate.

Cultural & Ecological Value:
Provides nectar for bees and beneficial insects; thrives in free-draining sites where many other shrubs struggle.

Mature Size

Ideal Growing Conditions

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Coastal and dry-site plantings

• Borders, edging and small-space landscaping

• Mass planting for colour and texture

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Light trim after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushiness.
Watering: Low water needs once established; avoid waterlogged soils.
Feeding: Light application of general garden fertiliser in spring.
Pests & Diseases: Generally hardy and trouble-free in well-drained conditions.

Additional Tips

Ideal for exposed, windy, or coastal sites. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Mulch lightly to suppress weeds but keep stems free of damp buildup.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Hebe (Veronica) species are renowned for their adaptability to New Zealand’s diverse climates—this variety is especially suited to dry, rocky habitats.

Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides?

A tough, compact shrub that provides months of colour, distinctive foliage, and excellent performance in challenging sites. Perfect for gardeners wanting reliability with minimal maintenance.

Pot Size:

These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.