25x Hebe Oratia Beauty - $4.99 each

2026-03-31T13:13:28+13:00

Vendor: Veronica
Type: standard size
Price: 124.75

Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’

Overview

A compact, free-flowering New Zealand native shrub with soft green foliage and masses of lilac-pink to white blooms. Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’ delivers outstanding garden performance with long seasonal colour and a neat, tidy habit ideal for borders and landscape planting.

Key Features

Foliage: Small, glossy, light to mid-green leaves held densely along upright stems, providing year-round texture and colour.
Flowers / Fruit: Profuse lilac-pink flower spikes ageing to white, produced over an extended period from late spring through summer.
Form & Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched—maintains a neat mound shape without heavy pruning.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies; suited to coastal and urban gardens.

Mature Size

Attribute | Size
Height | 0.6 – 0.8 m
Spread | 0.8 – 1.0 m
Form | Rounded, compact

Ideal Growing Conditions

Requirement | Detail
Light | Full sun to partial shade
Water | Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment, drought tolerant once settled
Soil | Free-draining soil; avoid waterlogged conditions
pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic
Frost Tolerance | Hardy to light frost once established

Landscaping & Garden Uses

Adds bright, long-lasting colour to garden borders and rockeries

Ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and containers

Excellent companion for other low-growing natives

Suitable for coastal, exposed, or urban conditions

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Watering: Keep evenly moist during the first growing season; reduce frequency once well-rooted.
Feeding: Apply a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser in spring.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-free; ensure good drainage to prevent root issues.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Named after the Oratia district in West Auckland, this Hebe was bred for its reliable flowering, compact form, and resilience in New Zealand’s varied climates.

Why Choose Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’?

A resilient, colourful native that flowers for months and maintains a neat form with minimal care—perfect for brightening coastal, urban, or cottage-style gardens.

Pot Size

7 cm square pot - standard size