Hebe Pink Candy

Common Name:
Shrubby Veronica 'Pink Candy' (common name – Shrubby Veronica Pink Candy)

Description:
Hebe ‘Pink Candy’ is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its long-lasting flowering and glossy foliage. It displays slender, dense flower spikes that emerge in summer and transition from white to pale pink, creating a delicate and enduring display. The dark green leaves are edged with a reddish-purple midrib, becoming flushed with bronze-red tones through autumn and winter. This resilient plant is easy to grow in Melbourne’s temperate climate and thrives with minimal maintenance. It suits small gardens, containers, hedging, and coastal locations. A light trim after flowering helps maintain its dense, neat appearance.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

Mature Size:

• Height: approximately 50–60 cm

• Width/Spread: approximately 40–80 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers into Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White to pale pink (with pink stamens), deepening to pink over time

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Compact and low maintenance

• Attractive to bees and pollinators

• Evergreen

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

• Ideal for hedging, borders, rockeries, coastal gardens, small or cottage-style gardens

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Agapanthus

• Other sun-loving, coastal-friendly perennials