1x Hebe Jasper

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Jasper’

Overview

Hebe ‘Jasper’ is a compact, alpine-style hebe forming a tight, rounded dome of bright green foliage. With its neat structure, glossy yellow-green leaves, and a generous display of tiny white flowers in late autumn, it brings year-round interest and toughness to any garden setting. Naturally compact and exceptionally hardy, it’s ideal for modern, low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features

Foliage:
Small, spear-shaped evergreen leaves in a lush glossy yellow-green. Dense and tidy, giving the plant its signature dome shape.

Flowers / Fruit:
Covered in masses of tiny white flowers in late autumn, providing valuable late-season colour and subtle fragrance.

Form & Habit:
Forms a tight, low-growing, perfectly rounded mound. Naturally compact with excellent structure.

Growth Rate:
Moderate.

Cultural & Ecological Value:
Believed to be a naturally occurring hybrid derived from Hebe odora, collected from Craigieburn near Arthur’s Pass. Shares H. odora’s exceptional toughness, cold tolerance, and vigour.

Mature Size

Ideal Growing Conditions

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Compact feature shrub for rock gardens or scree plantings

• Excellent for edging paths or borders

• Great in exposed, cold or windy sites

• Modern low-maintenance gardens needing structural form

• Native garden combinations with tussocks, coprosmas, or alpine hebes

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:
Minimal; light trim after flowering if shaping is desired.

Watering:
Water during establishment, then low to moderate needs.

Feeding:
Occasional slow-release fertiliser in spring.

Pests & Diseases:
Generally pest- and disease-resistant.

Additional Tips

Thrives in exposed alpine-style conditions and performs well in poor soils—avoid overly rich or wet sites.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Because of its Craigieburn origins, ‘Jasper’ carries strong alpine genetics, giving it exceptional winter resilience and a naturally tight growth habit.

Why Choose Hebe ‘Jasper’?

Choose ‘Jasper’ for a beautiful, compact, tough hebe with late-season flowers, outstanding structure, and impressive cold and wind tolerance.

Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.