Hebe Oratia Beauty
Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’
Overview
A compact, free-flowering New Zealand native shrub with soft green foliage and masses of lilac-pink to white blooms. Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’ delivers outstanding garden performance with long seasonal colour and a neat, tidy habit ideal for borders and landscape planting.
Key Features
Foliage: Small, glossy, light to mid-green leaves held densely along upright stems, providing year-round texture and colour.
Flowers / Fruit: Profuse lilac-pink flower spikes ageing to white, produced over an extended period from late spring through summer.
Form & Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched—maintains a neat mound shape without heavy pruning.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies; suited to coastal and urban gardens.
Mature Size
| Attribute | Size |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 – 0.8 m |
| Spread | 0.8 – 1.0 m |
| Form | Rounded, compact |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water | Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment, drought tolerant once settled |
| Soil | Free-draining soil; avoid waterlogged conditions |
| pH Range | Neutral to slightly acidic |
| Frost Tolerance | Hardy to light frost once established |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Adds bright, long-lasting colour to garden borders and rockeries
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Ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and containers
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Excellent companion for other low-growing natives
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Suitable for coastal, exposed, or urban conditions
Care & Maintenance
Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Watering: Keep evenly moist during the first growing season; reduce frequency once well-rooted.
Feeding: Apply a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser in spring.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-free; ensure good drainage to prevent root issues.
Fun Fact / Botanical Insight
Named after the Oratia district in West Auckland, this Hebe was bred for its reliable flowering, compact form, and resilience in New Zealand’s varied climates.
Why Choose Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’?
A resilient, colourful native that flowers for months and maintains a neat form with minimal care—perfect for brightening coastal, urban, or cottage-style gardens.
Pot Size
7 cm square pot - standard size
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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Please Note:
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