Plant Detail

Hebe buxifolia |Patty|s Purple|

Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub forming a mound of very small, deep green leaves. Resembling boxwood, the foliage densely covers the striking wine-red stems. In summer, pretty spikes of lavender-purple flowers appear at the tips of the branches. They fade to white as they mature, creating a bicolor effect. Fast-growing, Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' is a great choice as a specimen plant, a low hedge, or a mixed border. Great in a seaside environment.

  • Typically grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun or part shade in any well-drained soils.
  • Very versatile, this plant is perfect for banks and slopesbeds and borders, or containers. Well suited to city gardenscoastal gardens, or cottage gardens.
  • Rarely affected by pests or diseases, it requires little maintenance. Keep an eye out for aphids and downy mildew.
  • Needs little pruning.
  • Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings.

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Requirement
Hardiness 8,9,10,11
Heat Zones 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Plantains
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height 2' - 3'
Spread 2' - 3'
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Alkaline, Neutral
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
Planting Place Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers