Hebe Sunset
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Sunset’
Overview
Hebe ‘Sunset’ is a bold, colourful hebe known for its vibrant foliage and striking seasonal tones. A standout feature shrub, it displays rich green leaves edged with warm red, copper, and sunset-tinted highlights—intensifying in cooler months. Masses of mauve-pink to lilac flowers appear in summer, making it both decorative and highly attractive to pollinators.
Key Features
Foliage:
Glossy green leaves flushed with bronze, red, and warm sunset tones—especially vivid in winter. Evergreen and tidy year-round.
Flowers / Fruit:
Showy mauve-pink to lilac flower spikes in late spring to summer. Great bee and butterfly attractor.
Form & Habit:
Compact, rounded, and bushy with excellent natural shape and dense branching.
Growth Rate:
Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value:
Perfect for gardens needing long-season colour. Provides nectar for pollinators.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m (approx.) |
| Spread | 1 m (approx.) |
| Form | Compact, rounded shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil | Free-draining soil; tolerates coastal and urban conditions |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly alkaline |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy; protect from heavy frost when young |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Feature colour shrub in borders
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Excellent for mass planting for year-round interest
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Suitable for coastal gardens and exposed sites
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Great in modern landscapes needing foliage contrast
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Works well in containers
Care & Maintenance
Pruning:
Light trim after flowering to maintain a compact dome.
Watering:
Regular during establishment; low to moderate needs thereafter.
Feeding:
Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring if desired.
Pests & Diseases:
Generally hardy; avoid heavy, wet soils.
Additional Tips
Colour intensifies in cooler seasons—plant where winter sun will enhance foliage tones.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
The warm “sunset” colours in the foliage make this variety a favourite for designers wanting contrast against greens and silvers in native or mixed plantings.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) ‘Sunset’?
Choose ‘Sunset Boulevard’ for unbeatable year-round foliage colour, summer flower displays, and a neat, low-maintenance habit that suits almost any garden.
Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
Similar to and a great substitute for Hebe Sunset Boulevard
Pot Size:
Standard Pot = 7cm Square
Large Pot = 9cm Square
Extra Large Pot = 1.5L Round
Use this guide to see how many plants of your selected pot size fit into a half or full carton.
Standard Pot = 25 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 10 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 5 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Standard Pot = 50 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 25 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 10 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Product Size:
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