Heliohebe hulkeana

Heliohebe hulkeana

A curious little Hebe relative that we picked up from a New Zealand seed supplier years back out of curiosity and to our surprise it has been a very tough, cold hardy and easy to grow plant. Heliohebe has the look of a more tender hebe with its big succulent leaves, but multiple specimens sailed through the storm-that-shall-not-be-named of January 2024 without so much as a burnt tip. We grow it in a well-watered border in full sun, and it appears to be quite happy there.

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Latin Name: Heliohebe hulkeana
Site and Soil: Full sun and well-watered but draining soils
Hardiness: at least 10º Fahrenheit
Size at Maturity: 2′ x 3′
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Pests & Diseases: None
USDA Zone: 8a at least