Hebe Santa Monica

Common Name:
Hebe 'Santa Monica'

Description:
Hebe 'Santa Monica' is a compact, evergreen shrub featuring vibrant green foliage and stunning purple-lavender flower spikes that bloom from late spring through to autumn. This hardy and low-maintenance plant is a favourite for attracting bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens. Its dense, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, low hedging, rockeries, and container planting. Thriving in well-drained soil, Hebe 'Santa Monica' prefers a position in full sun to part shade and is drought-tolerant once established. It can withstand light frosts and coastal conditions, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 60cm – 1m
• Width: 60cm – 1m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Purple
• Lavender

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Tolerant of Coastal Conditions

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia
• Westringia
• Correa
• Dianella