Hebes – Pioneer Nursery

Hebe First Light

Jo — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:42:49 +0000

A hybrid developed for the new millennium by Jack Hobbs. Very desirable with healthy bronze flushed foliage particularly colourful in winter. Racemes of pink flowers in summer. A hardy, spreading evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and is ideal as a border plant, for growing in containers and tolerates coastal situations.

Available from late Autumn

Hebe diosmifolia

Jo — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:29:07 +0000

Deep green leaves smothered with small flower heads of tiny white to pale lavender flowers in spring. Great for sunny spots. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy habit.

Available mid-late Autumn

Hebe Quicksilver

Jo — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:35:59 +0000

This prostrate NZ native has black stems with striking silver foliage. Small mauve flowers are produced early spring. Great for year round colour interest in the garden. Sun. Good drainage. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Hardy. Evergreen.

Available from mid-late Autumn

Hebe Flame

Jo — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:17:35 +0000

Hebe with handsome glossy leaves with purple midrib and stems. Leaves become quite purple in winter. Pinkish purple flowers in autumn. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy habit.

Hebe Wiri Mist

Jo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:01:54 +0000

Masses of white flowers late spring. Very disease resistant. Compact habit. Hardy.

Hebe stricta

Jo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:56:23 +0000

Quick growing. White flowers. Useful as a nurse plant, for bringing in both birds and bees.

Hebe Sandra Joy

Jo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:55:03 +0000

Long ovate, glossy leaves. In summer and autumn the deep red wine buds open to large dark purple/blue flowers. Grows best in exposed and coastal sites. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy habit.

Hebe Ohakea

Jo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:40:59 +0000

Rich amethyst spikes opening bright rosy pink. Compact habit. Small leaves. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy habit.

Available mid-late autumn

Hebe Odora

Jo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:39:25 +0000

Dark green box-like foliage and racemes of white flowers in summer. Can be clipped to maintain a neat shape and makes an attractive hedge. Prefers a well-drained soil but in cooler areas is more tolerant of damp conditions. Rounded shape. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy habit.

Hebe diosmifolia

Jo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:07:21 +0000

Deep green leaves smothered with small flower heads of tiny white to pale lavender flowers in spring. Great for sunny spots. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy habit.