Pot Grown Hebe 'Sutherlandii'
(Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii')

We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.

By late Summer, the Hebe pinguifolia ‰ۡÌÝÌáSutherlandii,‰ۡó» is sprayed with delicate white flowers that are laid on long flower spikes, that look somewhat attractive against the purple stems and grey-green foliage. Its flowers are around for a while, as they sit profusely from late Summer, through to Autumn and sometimes even into early Winter.

The Hebe ‰ۡÌÝÌáSutherlandii‰ۡó» is described as a dwarf variety of the Hebe family, as it only grows to 45cm in height, maximum. This makes it ideal for smaller outdoor spaces, or as a low informal hedge. It is also surprisingly pollution tolerant, which makes it perfect for urban gardens too (especially when you have very little space).

Your Hebe ‰ۡÌÝÌáSutherlandii‰ۡó» loves to be placed in a sunny site, with moist, well-drained soil- and will always thrive best when away from strong, cold Winter winds. It begins off being very fast growing until it reaches its biggest height, but from them on will become very low maintenance. It will also be best when kept to mounds or rounded hedges, instead of having hard edges, as it can be easier to maintain and keep to shape.

• Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
• Ideal height: 0.5m+ Small
• Soil Type: Normal
• Exposure: Coastal, Inland, Sheltered
• Aspect: Sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

Your Hebe ‰ۡÌÝÌáSutherlandii‰ۡó» should be pruned within the growing season, or at the very end of the Winter dormancy time. Please note, you should not prune in in Late Autumn or Winter months.

1. Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
2. Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
3. Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
4. Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down lightly to secure.
5. When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.