HEBE Lady Ann

Description and Characteristics

Hebe ‘Lady Ann’ is an attractive, compact evergreen shrub with a neat, rounded habit and masses of spike-like purple-pink flowers that appear from mid to late summer, often continuing into early autumn. The foliage is glossy, mid-green, and oval-shaped, forming a tidy mound that provides interest and structure all year round.

A member of the popular Hebe genus (formerly part of the Veronica family), ‘Lady Ann’ grows to a manageable size—typically 40–60 cm in height and 60–70 cm in spread. Its elegant form and flowering performance make it a reliable choice for low hedging, edging borders, containers, or pollinator gardens.

This variety is both hardy and floriferous, tolerant of wind and coastal conditions, and suited to urban gardens, courtyard planting, and low-maintenance landscapes.

• Evergreen shrub with rounded form and neat green foliage

• Produces rich pink-purple flowers in spikes from July to September

• Height: 40–60 cm; Spread: 60–70 cm

• Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Excellent for containers, mixed borders, or small gardens

• Hardy and suitable for mild coastal climates and sheltered urban sites

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Hebe ‘Lady Ann’ is a low-maintenance, sun-loving plant that thrives in free-draining soil and benefits from light trimming after flowering to keep its tidy appearance. It is relatively drought tolerant once established and ideal for both ground planting and container culture.

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun for the best flowering and compact growth

  • Tolerates light shade, especially in hotter climates

• Soil Preferences:

  • Grows best in well-drained, fertile or moderately poor soil

  • Suitable for loam, sand, or light chalky soils

  • Avoid wet, poorly drained or heavy clay areas

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly in the first growing season to establish roots

  • After establishment, it is moderately drought-tolerant

  • For pots, water during extended dry spells and ensure good drainage

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser

  • Potted plants benefit from monthly feeding in summer

• Pruning and Maintenance:

  • Deadhead after flowering to tidy the plant and encourage a second flush

  • Lightly trim in early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushiness

  • Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as regrowth may be slow or absent

• Winter Care:

  • Hardy to approx. -5°C to -10°C (RHS H4–H5)

  • In cold regions, protect with fleece or a mulch around the base

  • In containers, move to a sheltered spot or cold greenhouse during frost

Garden Design, Companions, and Pollinator Benefits

Hebe ‘Lady Ann’ adds compact structure, seasonal colour, and wildlife value to a wide range of garden designs. It’s especially effective in small gardens, borders, and coastal planting schemes.

• Design Uses:

  • Excellent for low hedges, edging paths, containers, and courtyard planting

  • Perfect for wildlife gardens, modern patios, or cottage borders

  • Works well in coastal and Mediterranean-style plantings

• Companion Plants:

  • Combine with lavender, salvia, heuchera, artemisia, and erigeron

  • Pairs well with silver-leaved plants or blue-toned blooms for contrast

  • Adds colour and form when planted with grasses or low-growing sedums

• Pollinator Benefits:

  • Flowers are a reliable source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Long bloom period makes it valuable in pollinator-friendly gardens

  • Great addition to wildlife corridors or biodiversity-focused borders

• Container Use:

  • Compact size and evergreen habit make it perfect for pots

  • Use a loam-based compost with added grit for drainage

  • Trim lightly to maintain mound shape in containers

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Generally pest- and disease-free

  • Watch for root rot in poorly drained soils or cold, wet winters

  • May be susceptible to aphids or mildew if stressed—ensure good airflow

• Size
  2 Litre

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Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
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