HEBE Rhubarb & Custard

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard - Striking Contrast of Foliage and Blooms

Description:

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard is a captivating garden shrub that adds a pop of color and texture to any landscape. With its unique combination of dark foliage and white blooms, this stunning plant creates a striking contrast that is sure to catch the eye. Whether used as a border plant, in containers, or as a focal point in the garden, HEBE Rhubarb & Custard brings an element of beauty and elegance to outdoor spaces.

Key Features:

• Contrasting foliage: HEBE Rhubarb & Custard features dark, glossy foliage in shades of burgundy, maroon, or chocolate brown. The rich, deep colors provide a dramatic backdrop to the white flowers, creating a stunning contrast that adds visual interest to the garden.
• Abundant blooms: In late spring or early summer, HEBE Rhubarb & Custard produces an abundance of delicate white blooms. The flowers are arranged in dense clusters, creating a beautiful display that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden.
• Compact size: This Hebe variety has a compact growth habit, reaching a height of approximately 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) and spreading up to 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm). Its modest size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or as an accent plant in mixed borders.
• Low maintenance: HEBE Rhubarb & Custard is known for its easy care and low maintenance requirements. It is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, including well-draining soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering, especially during dry spells. Pruning is not typically necessary, but occasional shaping can help maintain its compact form.

Maintenance:

To keep HEBE Rhubarb & Custard looking its best, follow these maintenance tips:

• Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
• Apply a layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture and regulate temperature.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain the desired shape and size.
• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or a specialized Hebe plant food.

Companion Planting:

HEBE Rhubarb & Custard can be complemented by the following plants for a visually appealing garden design:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.): The soft purple hues of lavender flowers complement the dark foliage of HEBE Rhubarb & Custard, creating a visually pleasing color contrast.
• Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea): The bold, daisy-like flowers of Echinacea add a pop of color and attract pollinators to the garden. Their upright growth habit complements the compact form of HEBE Rhubarb & Custard.
• Heuchera (Heuchera spp.): The colorful foliage of Heuchera, such as varieties with vibrant shades of green, purple, or bronze, create an attractive contrast with the dark foliage of HEBE Rhubarb & Custard.

Growth:

To promote optimal growth and blooming, consider the following tips:

• Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
• Apply a layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture and regulate temperature.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain the desired shape and size.
• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or Nutri one plant food.

Visit Our Garden Centre or Shop Online:

We invite you to visit our garden centre and explore the beauty of HEBE Rhubarb & Custard firsthand. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you in selecting the perfect plants for your garden and provide expert advice. If you prefer the convenience of online shopping, our website offers a wide range of plants, including HEBE Rhubarb & Custard, available for delivery to your doorstep. Enhance your garden with the striking contrast of dark foliage and white blooms offered by HEBE Rhubarb & Custard.

• Latin name
  HEBE Rhubarb & Custard
• Brand
  Bella Bloom Plants
• Size
  2 Litre

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.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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If you have any further questions about the online order payment please contact us via ­069 640 84 or mail.