Hebe 'Pinocchio'

Description and Characteristics

Hebe ‘Pinocchio’ is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense mounding habit, glossy green foliage, and delicate purple-lilac flower spikes that bloom from late spring to autumn. Its leaves are small, ovate, and often tinged with red or bronze at the tips during cooler weather, adding subtle colour variation throughout the year.

This cultivar typically grows to around 40–60 cm in height with a spread of 50–70 cm, forming a rounded, bushy plant that requires little pruning to maintain its neat appearance. It’s particularly suitable for small gardens, low hedging, container displays, and pollinator-friendly borders.

Hebe ‘Pinocchio’ is tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, and urban environments. Its long flowering period, evergreen structure, and modest size make it an excellent addition to year-round planting schemes.

• Compact evergreen shrub with glossy, small green leaves

• Produces upright purple-lilac flower spikes from late spring into autumn

• Height: 40–60 cm; Spread: 50–70 cm

• Naturally rounded habit with minimal pruning requirements

• Suitable for containers, low borders, wildlife gardens, and coastal locations

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Hebe ‘Pinocchio’ is low maintenance and thrives in a variety of garden conditions, particularly when grown in sunny, well-drained spots. It requires minimal pruning and is ideal for low-maintenance gardeners or urban landscapes.

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun to light shade

  • Best flowering and colour occurs in full sun

• Soil Preferences:

  • Grows well in well-drained, moderately fertile soil

  • Tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soils

  • Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites—improve with compost or grit

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots

  • Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant

  • In containers, ensure even watering without waterlogging

• Feeding:

  • Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring

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

• Pruning and Maintenance:

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage longer blooming

  • Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and density

  • Remove dead or damaged wood in early spring

• Winter Care:

  • Hardy in Zones 7–9 (RHS H4)—may need frost protection in colder or exposed locations

  • In cold regions, mulch around the base and provide a wind break

  • Ideal for growing in containers that can be moved to shelter in winter

Garden Use, Companion Plants, and Pollinator Benefits

Hebe ‘Pinocchio’ adds year-round foliage texture, summer flower colour, and pollinator value to a wide range of garden settings. Its neat form and evergreen habit make it highly versatile.

• Design Applications:

  • Excellent for low borders, containers, foundation planting, or rock gardens

  • Perfect for urban gardens, small spaces, and coastal sites

  • Suitable as a low hedge, edging, or in mixed evergreen planting schemes

• Companion Plants:

  • Combine with lavender, salvia, coreopsis, erigeron, and dwarf grasses

  • Complements silver-foliage plants like Artemisia or Stachys

  • Pair with spring bulbs or trailing perennials for seasonal interest

• Pollinator Value:

  • Flowers are rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Long flowering season supports pollinators through spring and summer

  • Useful addition to wildlife and biodiversity-focused gardens

• Container Growing:

  • Excellent in pots on patios or balconies

  • Use a gritty, free-draining compost and ensure pots have drainage holes

  • Trim lightly after flowering to keep compact

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Generally pest-free and disease-resistant

  • Watch for root rot in wet soil—ensure good drainage

  • Can suffer frost damage in cold winters—protect or grow in containers

• Size
  2 Ltr pot

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