25x Hebe Wiri Jewel - $4.99 each

2026-04-22T06:47:01+12:00

Vendor: Veronica
Type: standard size
Price: 124.75

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Jewel’

Overview

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Jewel’ is a truly striking evergreen shrub, prized for its vivid display of scarlet-red flowers and rich green foliage. Compact, hardy, and colourful, it provides year-round structure with a burst of brilliance in late spring and early summer. Bred in New Zealand, this popular variety brings vibrant energy to borders, containers, and coastal gardens alike.

Key Features

Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves forming a dense, tidy shrub with a neat rounded shape.
Flowers / Fruit: Produces masses of stunning scarlet-red flower spikes from late spring into early summer, creating an intense splash of colour that attracts bees and butterflies.
Form & Habit: Compact, symmetrical form with a naturally rounded habit—ideal for low hedging or specimen planting.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Bred in New Zealand as part of the renowned Wiri series for toughness, beauty, and pollinator value.

Mature Size

Attribute | Size
Height | 1 m
Spread | 1 m
Form | Compact rounded shrub

Ideal Growing Conditions

Requirement | Detail
Light | Full sun to light shade
Water | Low to moderate once established
Soil | Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates coastal and sandy sites
pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic
Frost Tolerance | Hardy to light frosts; shelter from severe exposure

Landscaping & Garden Uses

Perfect for feature planting or low garden borders

Adds vivid colour to mixed shrub or native plantings

Excellent in coastal gardens and exposed locations

Ideal for large pots and patio planters

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a dense, tidy shape.
Watering: Moderate while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature.
Feeding: Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy foliage and abundant blooms.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-free in free-draining soils.

Additional Tips

Avoid heavy or waterlogged ground. For best flower colour, plant in full sun. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Developed by Jack Hobbs at Auckland’s Wiri Gardens, ‘Wiri Jewel’ was bred for its intense red blooms and reliable garden performance in New Zealand conditions.

Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Jewel’?

A compact, colourful, and hardy shrub that shines in any setting—‘Wiri Jewel’ combines vibrant scarlet blooms with year-round green structure, making it a standout choice for NZ gardens.

Pot Size:
These are our standard size in 7 cm square pots.