Hebe Inveray
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inveray’
Common names: Inveray Hebe
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: New Zealand hybrid
Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover Shrub
Overview
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inveray’ is a striking, very low-growing hebe known for its silvery-blue foliage and rich deep purple flowers. Perfect for rock gardens, banks, wall plantings, and tight spaces where a trailing or ground-hugging form is needed, it adds colour and texture year-round while thriving in full sun and well-drained soils.
Key Features
Foliage: Silvery-blue leaves forming a tight, spreading mat; provides beautiful contrast against greens and bronzes.
Flowers / Fruit: Deep purple flower spikes in spring and summer, creating a vivid display and attracting pollinators.
Form & Habit: Very low, spreading groundcover—typically only 10cm high but spreading up to 1m wide; excellent trailing habit over rocks and walls.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Provides nectar for bees; useful for erosion control on dry banks and rocky slopes; thrives in exposed and sunny positions.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 10 cm |
| Spread | Up to 1 m |
| Form | Low, spreading, ground-hugging shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun for best foliage colour and flowering |
| Water | Low; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions once established |
| Soil | Free-draining soils essential; thrives on sandy, rocky, or gravelly sites |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Frost hardy; excellent performance in cold winters |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
-
Outstanding for rockeries and alpine-style gardens
-
Beautiful trailing plant for walls, edges, and raised beds
-
Excellent groundcover for banks and dry slopes
-
Strong foliage contrast in mixed native plantings
-
Works well in mass plantings to form a silver-blue carpet
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Light trim after flowering if shaping is desired, but generally not required.
Watering: Water during establishment; very low ongoing water needs.
Feeding: Occasional light feed in spring if soil is poor.
Pests & Diseases: Very hardy with minimal pest or disease issues.
Additional Tips
-
Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils to prevent root issues.
-
Combines beautifully with grasses, libertia, groundcover coprosma, and other small hebes.
-
Ideal for creating low-maintenance, high-impact planting in hot, dry, sunny sites.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inveray’ is one of the few hebes with a naturally prostrate, trailing habit—giving it a unique role in native design where most hebes are upright or mound-forming.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inveray’?
A stunning ground-hugging hebe with silvery foliage and vivid purple flowers—perfect for rock gardens, banks, and sunny, well-drained sites where reliable low cover and strong colour are needed.
Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
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:
The photo next to the ruler shows an example of the plant for sale (cm's) to give an indication of the size. Please note that the photo is for reference only; the size and appearance of the plant may vary.
Please Note:
Shipping charge applies. Available for immediate dispatch only, while stocks last.
