Hebe odora
(Boxwood Hebe)

Family - Plantaginaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - New Zealand
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 1m
Width - up to 1.5m
Location - The Woodland Walk

Description: Small, Evergreen Shrub with upright branches and small, glossy, dark green leaves that are Elliptic to obovate in shape. Small, pure white, tubular bell-shaped flowers are produced in Racemes from early to midsummer. The foliage of Hebe odora resembles that of boxwood (Buxus), hence the common name.


Synonym - Hebe buxifolia, H. anomala

Flower:

Pure white, tubular bell-shaped flowers are held in racemes and produced in June and July.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Tubular, bell-shaped flowers in racemes

Flowering time: June, July

Foliage:

Glossy, dark green leaves are Elliptic to obovate in shape. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright branches.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Elliptic to obovate

Propagation:

Seed, cuttings.

Cultivation:

Best in a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil.