Hebe Lollipop
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’
Common names: Lollipop Hebe
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: New Zealand hybrid
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Overview
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’ is a compact, colourful, and highly ornamental hebe known for its rounded growth habit and vibrant flower display. With bright green foliage topped by clusters of pink to mauve flowers through the warmer months, it delivers a cheerful, uplifting presence in borders, rock gardens, and small native plantings.
Key Features
Foliage: Small, bright green leaves carried densely along upright stems; maintains a tidy, rounded form with year-round colour.
Flowers / Fruit: Showy pink–mauve flower spikes over spring and summer, often continuing into early autumn; highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Form & Habit: Rounded, compact shrub typically forming a neat mound around 50–60cm high and wide.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Provides nectar for pollinators; great in gardens needing reliable colour with minimal maintenance.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 50–60 cm |
| Spread | 50–60 cm |
| Form | Compact, rounded shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to light shade |
| Water | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil | Prefers free-draining soils; adapts to sandy, loamy, or gravelly ground |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy; tolerates cold and exposed sites |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Colourful feature shrub for small gardens and borders
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Excellent in mixed native plantings for seasonal colour
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Great for rock gardens and coastal landscapes
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Works well mass-planted for a vibrant, uniform display
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Ideal for pots due to its tidy, compact shape
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Light trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Watering: Water while establishing; low–moderate needs once mature.
Feeding: Light spring fertiliser promotes flowering.
Pests & Diseases: Generally reliable; ensure good drainage to avoid root issues.
Additional Tips
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Best flowering occurs in full sun.
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Pairs well with grasses, libertia, dwarf flaxes, and other compact hebes.
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Ideal for low-maintenance designs needing strong colour highlights.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’ is a favourite in compact garden design due to its consistent flowering habit and cheerful colour palette—true to its playful name.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’?
A bright, compact, and long-flowering hebe that brings joyful colour and structure to even the smallest gardens with very little maintenance required.
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:
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