Hebe 'Frozen Flame'

Description and Characteristics

Hebe ‘Frozen Flame’ is a striking evergreen shrub grown for its colourful, variegated foliage and elegant habit. The small, ovate leaves are a silvery-green with creamy-white margins, and new growth often emerges with soft pink or purple tones, especially in cooler weather—giving the plant a “frozen” yet warm appearance that inspired its name. This colourful foliage provides year-round interest, even when the plant is not in bloom.

From late spring into summer, this compact shrub produces short spikes of soft lilac to lavender-pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It forms a neat, rounded mound, typically reaching about 40–60 cm in height and 50–70 cm in spread, making it perfect for containers, borders, and year-round displays.

‘Frozen Flame’ is particularly suited to coastal gardens, patio pots, urban designs, and mixed evergreen plantings where colour and compact form are desired.

• Evergreen shrub with variegated silver-green and cream foliage, often flushed with pink

• Produces soft lilac flower spikes in late spring and summer

• Height: 40–60 cm; Spread: 50–70 cm

• Compact, dome-shaped habit—great for structure and edging

• Year-round interest from seasonally shifting foliage tones

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Hebe ‘Frozen Flame’ is an easy-care shrub that thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions. It’s perfect for gardeners looking for colourful foliage with low upkeep.

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun to enhance foliage colour and flowering

  • Will tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates

• Soil Preferences:

  • Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil

  • Suitable for sandy, loamy, or chalky soils

  • Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged locations—raise beds or add grit for drainage

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly during the first year to establish roots

  • Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant

  • In containers, water consistently but avoid soggy conditions

• Feeding:

  • Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser

  • Container plants benefit from monthly liquid feed during active growth

• Pruning and Maintenance:

  • Deadhead flowers to keep the plant tidy and promote new growth

  • Lightly trim in spring or after flowering to maintain shape

  • Avoid cutting into old wood, as regrowth can be limited

• Winter Care:

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

  • In colder regions or exposed sites, mulch the base and protect with fleece during harsh frosts

  • Move potted plants to a sheltered area or unheated greenhouse in winter

Garden Uses, Companion Plants, and Pollinator Benefits

Hebe ‘Frozen Flame’ brings seasonal colour variation, structure, and wildlife value to a wide range of gardens and design styles.

• Design Applications:

  • Excellent for container gardening, mixed borders, low hedging, or edging pathways

  • Adds brightness to shady corners, gravel gardens, or winter displays

  • Works well in coastal, contemporary, and small-space gardens

• Companion Plants:

  • Pair with heuchera, artemisia, lavandula, salvia, or silver foliage plants

  • Blends beautifully with compact grasses or other low-growing evergreens

  • Use in contrast with deep purple or burgundy foliage for visual impact

• Pollinator Value:

  • Flowers offer nectar to bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Adds value to pollinator-friendly gardens, particularly in early summer

  • Complements other long-blooming perennials in wildlife borders

• Container Use:

  • Performs exceptionally well in pots, troughs, and patio containers

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

  • Trim after flowering to keep compact and neat

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Generally pest- and disease-free

  • May experience root rot in soggy or poorly drained soils

  • Ensure spacing and air circulation to prevent mildew or fungal issues

• Size
  2 Ltr pot

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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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