Hebe 'Blondie'®

Description and Characteristics

Hebe 'Blondie'® is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its unique cream-edged foliage, tidy mounding habit, and charming lavender-blue flower spikes. The small, rounded, glossy green leaves are edged with creamy yellow to white margins, offering year-round interest and a bright, variegated appearance that lifts mixed plantings even in winter.

Reaching a height and spread of 30–45 cm, 'Blondie'® is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging, and rockeries. From late spring to early summer, it produces small spikes of soft bluish-purple flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Its compact size and slow-growing nature make it perfect for formal edging, modern gardens, or urban spaces where low-maintenance, structure-providing plants are needed.

• Evergreen with small, glossy green leaves edged in creamy-white

• Produces short spikes of lilac-blue flowers in late spring and early summer

• Height and spread: 30–45 cm

• Neat, dome-shaped habit with minimal pruning requirements

• Suitable for containers, front-of-border planting, and coastal gardens

• Excellent for year-round foliage contrast

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Hebe 'Blondie'® is easy to grow, requiring only moderate care and thriving in a range of garden conditions. It performs best in sunny, free-draining soil, and its foliage is most vivid when grown in good light.

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun for best foliage colour and flowering

  • Tolerates partial shade, though variegation may be less vibrant

• Soil Preferences:

  • Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil

  • Tolerates light sandy or loamy soils; avoid heavy, wet clay

  • Will perform well in neutral to slightly acidic pH

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly during the first year to establish a strong root system

  • Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant

  • In containers, ensure soil is kept moist but not soggy

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser

  • Container plants may benefit from monthly feeding in summer with liquid fertiliser

• Pruning and Maintenance:

  • Deadhead spent flower spikes to maintain tidiness

  • Lightly trim in spring or after flowering to shape the plant and encourage bushiness

  • Avoid hard pruning into old wood

• Winter Care:

  • Hardy to around -5°C to -10°C (RHS H4)

  • In colder climates, apply a dry mulch around the base in autumn

  • In containers, move to a sheltered spot or cold frame in winter

Design Applications, Companion Plants, and Pollinator Benefits

Hebe 'Blondie'® provides neat structure, vibrant foliage, and gentle flower colour, making it a versatile plant in both contemporary and traditional gardens. Its small size makes it particularly effective in small spaces.

• Design Uses:

  • Ideal for low edging, container gardening, rockeries, and courtyard planting

  • Adds structure to gravel gardens, coastal schemes, or urban patios

  • Brightens winter displays and softens hard landscaping

• Companion Plants:

  • Pairs beautifully with lavender, santolina, erysimum, sedum, and silver-leaved plants

  • Contrasts well with deeper green foliage or bold summer perennials like Echinacea or Salvia

  • Mix with other small hebes or evergreen shrubs for texture variation

• Pollinator Support:

  • Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Offers early-season nectar, supporting pollinators emerging in spring

  • Valuable in wildlife-friendly or biodiversity-focused gardens

• Container Use:

  • Excellent for pots on balconies, patios, or entranceways

  • Use loam-based compost with added grit for drainage

  • Combine with trailing or upright plants in mixed displays

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Generally resistant to pests and diseases

  • May experience root rot in poorly drained soils—ensure drainage

  • Occasionally subject to aphids or mildew in high humidity—maintain airflow

• Size
  2 Ltr pot

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
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.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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