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Hebe ‘Icing Sugar’

$13.50Each

$13.50Each

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Description

Hebe ‘Icing Sugar’ is a delightful and compact bush adorned with mid-green,  leaves. During the summer months, the plant produces flower spikes that open in a soft pink hue and gracefully fade to white. This hardy evergreen, native to New Zealand, thrives in full sun, reaching a modest size of 70 cm in height and 60 cm in width. With its unique foliage and charming flowers, ‘Icing Sugar’ makes a versatile and visually appealing addition to a variety of garden settings. 

Growing and Caring: 

  • Suitable Climate: Flourishes in various climates. Adaptable to both temperate and coastal conditions. 
  • Sunlight: Requires full sun to ensure optimal growth and flowers. 
  • Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained soil and can adapt to different soil types.  
  • Watering: Regular watering during the growing season is recommended, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. 
  • Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain a compact and tidy shape, removing any dead or spent flower spikes. 
  • Nutrition:Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. 
  • Mulching: A layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will conserve soil moistureand suppress weeds. 
  • Pest and Diseases: Generally resistant to pests and diseases. 

Attractive Features of Hebe ‘Icing Sugar’ for Landscaping: 

  • Compact Growth: ‘Icing Sugar’ exhibits a compact growth habit, making it suitable for small gardens, containers, or as an edging plant. 
  • Distinctive Foliage: The mid-green, spear-shaped leaves provide year-round visual interest.wer Display: The charming flower spikes transition from pink to white, creating a captivating two-tone display that enhances the garden’s aesthetic. 
  • Native Charm: As a native of New Zealand, ‘Icing Sugar’ brings a touch of natural beauty and resilience to the garden landscape. 
  • Hardy Evergreen: This Hebe maintains its appealing foliage throughout the year, providing structure and colour even during the winter months. 
  • Versatile Landscaping: ‘Icing Sugar’ is versatile, suitable for various garden styles, from formal to informal, and can be used as a standalone feature or as part of a mixed planting scheme. 
  • Low Maintenance: Once established, this Hebe requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both experienced and novice gardeners

Additional information

Specification

Cultivar

'Icing sugar'

Height

Width

Container

Grade

Genus

Foliage

Habit

Moisture

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Usage

Bee friendly

Exposure

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Flower Colour

Growth Aspects

Drought Resistant

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