Mixed Hebe Plants for Sale: 4–18 Pack Collection

What are mixed hebe plants?

Mixed hebe packs contain evergreen shrubs with a range of leaf shapes, colours and growth habits. Hebes are now classified botanically as Veronica. Some have small, closely packed leaves, while others carry broader foliage and more open branches. Planting several together gives a border a relaxed, varied appearance, with differences in foliage and flowers adding interest throughout the year. They are grown for their neat foliage and spikes of summer flowers, which are popular with bees and butterflies.

Why choose a mixed hebe collection?

A group of mixed hebes works particularly well where a border needs several evergreen shrubs of a similar scale. Depending on the varieties supplied, flowering may begin at different points during summer, with spikes of purple, pink or white appearing among the leaves. Once flowering finishes, the foliage continues to give the planting shape and colour through winter. You can use them to fill gaps in a sunny bed, line a path with low, informal planting, or create a group of pots for a patio or balcony. The different leaf colours and growth habits make the grouping feel informal, particularly when the shrubs are allowed to develop their natural rounded shapes.

How tall and wide do mixed hebes grow?

Hebes vary in eventual size. Most shrubby types in a mixed collection reach between 40cm and 1m tall and wide over several years, though some can grow larger in ideal conditions. The growth rate is moderate, typically 10 to 20cm of new growth per year once established. Give each plant enough room to develop its natural shape without crowding; a spacing of 40 to 50cm apart works well for a loose, informal group in a border.

Where can I use mixed hebe shrubs?

These shrubs suit sunny, sheltered spots. In a small town garden, plant them through a front border where their evergreen leaves give year-round presence and summer flowers add colour. In a family garden, use them to edge a patio or path where children can watch the bees. In a newly planted garden, group the hebes towards the front of a sunny border, leaving enough space for their branches to spread as neighbouring shrubs establish. They also grow well in pots: use one plant per 30 to 40cm container, or group three smaller pots together on a sunny step. Avoid exposed, windy sites and heavy, wet soil.

Choosing a size

Mixed hebes are available as four plants in 2 litre pots, or in 9cm pots with packs of 4, 6, 12 or 18 plants. Choose the 2 litre pots if you want larger plants for individual containers or an established border. The smaller 9cm plants suit repeated planting along paths, larger groups and borders where you can give them time to develop. The varieties supplied can change between packs and seasons, so allow for differences in foliage colour, growth habit and flowering.

Available mixed hebe pack sizes

Pot size | Plants per pack | Suggested use

2 litre pot | 4 plants | Larger specimens for borders or containers; 9cm pot | 4 plants | Small border group; 9cm pot | 6 plants | Informal edging; 9cm pot | 12 plants | Wider border planting; 9cm pot | 18 plants | Longer borders and larger groups

When and how should I plant hebes?

Plant hebes in spring or early summer, once the risk of frost has passed. This gives young plants a full growing season to settle in before winter. Water the pots well before planting. Dig a hole slightly larger than the rootball, set the plant at the same depth it was in the pot, and firm the soil gently around it. In containers, use a pot with drainage holes and a loam-based compost. If you are planting a group in the ground, space the plants 40 to 50cm apart for a full, informal drift.

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How much water and feed do hebes need?

Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish, especially in dry spells. Check pots every few days in summer; they dry out faster than garden soil. Once established, hebes in the ground rarely need extra water except during prolonged drought. Feed lightly in spring with a general-purpose granular fertiliser, and top up container compost with a slow-release feed each year.

Should you cut back a hebe?

Light pruning keeps hebes tidy and encourages fresh growth. After flowering, snip off the faded flower spikes and trim back any straggly shoots to maintain a balanced shape. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, because many hebes struggle to regrow from hard pruning. Start shaping plants while they are young rather than waiting until they outgrow their space. A sheltered position also helps protect the foliage from cold, drying winds over winter.