Common name: Hebe 'Variegata'

Description: This attractive evergreen shrub features glossy green leaves edged with cream variegation that creates bright, year-round colour and interest. The compact habit and striking foliage make it perfect for containers, mixed borders, and providing evergreen structure. In summer, spikes of lavender-blue flowers appear, complementing the variegated foliage beautifully. 'Variegata' is ideal for brightening shady corners, providing year-round interest in containers, or creating colourful edging in borders. The cream-edged foliage brings light to darker areas whilst the compact habit requires minimal maintenance. This hardy hebe brings reliable variegated colour throughout all seasons.

Other benefits: evergreen variegated foliage, compact habit, year-round colour, suitable for containers, brightens shade, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies visit flowers

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 60cm x 60cm

Position: full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; well-drained soil essential

Winter hardiness: hardy to -10°C