Hebe Spring Monarch
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’
Common names: Spring Monarch Hebe
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: New Zealand hybrid
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Overview
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’ is a vibrant and reliable flowering hebe, celebrated for its lush deep green foliage and masses of colourful blooms. Flowering primarily in spring, it produces abundant mauve-purple flower spikes that attract pollinators and brighten any landscape. Compact, hardy, and easy to grow, it is ideal for gardens needing strong seasonal colour and tidy structure.
Key Features
Foliage: Glossy, deep green leaves arranged densely along upright stems; maintains a clean, compact shape.
Flowers / Fruit: Large mauve-purple flower heads in spring (often with repeat flushes in summer); highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Form & Habit: Medium-sized, rounded shrub typically forming a dense mound around 60–80cm high and wide.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Valuable nectar source, great for wildlife-friendly gardens; performs well in exposed, coastal, or dry sites.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 60–80 cm |
| Spread | 60–80 cm |
| Form | Compact, rounded shrub |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun) |
| Water | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil | Free-draining soils; adapts to sandy, loamy, and gravelly ground |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy; tolerates frost, wind, and coastal exposure |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Eye-catching spring feature shrub
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Ideal for mixed borders and native garden designs
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Great for coastal and exposed sites
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Mass planting for a strong seasonal display
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Works well in medium-sized pots or containers
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Light trim after flowering to maintain compact form and encourage next season’s buds.
Watering: Water during establishment; moderate to low needs afterwards.
Feeding: Apply a light feed in spring to promote lush growth and flowering.
Pests & Diseases: Generally robust; avoid poorly drained soils.
Additional Tips
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Best colour and flower density occur in full sun.
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Pair with flaxes, corokias, grasses, and other flowering hebes for layered texture and colour.
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Ideal for gardeners wanting a reliable spring show with minimal maintenance.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Many Hebe (Veronica) cultivars bred for garden use flower heavily in spring—‘Spring Monarch’ stands out for the size, colour intensity, and consistency of its bloom spikes.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’?
A strong-performing, colourful hebe that brings an impressive spring floral display and year-round structure—perfect for both modern and classic NZ garden styles.
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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