10x Hebe Violet Miekle - $1.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Violet Meikle’
Common names: Violet Meikle Hebe
Family: Plantaginaceae
Origin: New Zealand hybrid
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Overview
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Violet Meikle’ is a compact, colourful hebe known for its lush green foliage and stunning violet-purple flower spikes. A reliable performer in a wide range of garden conditions, it delivers strong seasonal colour while maintaining a tidy, rounded habit—ideal for borders, pots, and native planting schemes.
Seconds
These are our standard size in 7cm square pots. These are seconds left over at end of batch they are mishapen and variable in size but still healthy plants that will come away once planted. See pictures of example plants for sale and the patch of plants to get an idea of actual size.
Key Features
Foliage: Small to medium bright green leaves forming a dense, well-shaped shrub with year-round colour.
Flowers / Fruit: Bold violet-purple flower spikes in late spring and summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Form & Habit: Compact, rounded habit typically reaching around 60–80cm high and wide.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent nectar provider; suitable for wildlife-friendly and coastal gardens.
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 part shade (best flowering in full sun) |
| Water | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil | Prefers free-draining soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and gravelly sites |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy; tolerates frost, wind, and coastal exposure |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Colourful border shrub for spring and summer impact
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Perfect for mixed native plantings
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Great in coastal gardens and exposed sites
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Compact size makes it suitable for pots and containers
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Effective mass-planted for strong seasonal displays
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Light trim after flowering to encourage compact regrowth and next year’s blooms.
Watering: Water during establishment; low to moderate water needs once settled.
Feeding: Spring fertiliser enhances flowering performance.
Pests & Diseases: Generally hardy; avoid poorly drained soils.
Additional Tips
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Combine with flaxes, grasses, or other flowering hebes for layered colour.
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Plant in full sun for the richest violet blooms.
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Excellent for low-maintenance gardens needing dependable seasonal interest.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Violet Meikle’ is prized by collectors for its particularly vivid bloom colour—standing out even among the many purple-flowering hebe cultivars.
Why Choose Hebe (Veronica) ‘Violet Meikle’?
A vibrant, compact, and easy-care shrub that adds striking violet colour to borders, pots, and native landscapes—perfect for gardeners wanting reliability with strong visual appeal.
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.
