Hebe ‘Britta’ – Compact Evergreen Beauty for Year-Round Colour

Add reliable colour and structure to your garden with Hebe ‘Britta’, a compact, evergreen shrub perfect for borders, containers, and low hedging. With its striking grey-green foliage and neat habit, ‘Britta’ produces masses of small lilac-blue flowers from June to September, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the summer.

Best positioned in a sunny or partially shaded spot, Hebe ‘Britta’ thrives in well-drained soil and is ideal for coastal gardens due to its tolerance to wind and salt spray. It reaches an eventual height and spread of around 60cm x 60cm, making it suitable for smaller spaces and patio planters.

Care tips: Water regularly during dry spells in the first year. Once established, it’s low maintenance and drought tolerant. Feed in early spring with a general-purpose fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and promote bushier growth – avoid cutting into old wood. Remove any dead or damaged branches in spring.

Hardy in most UK areas, Hebe ‘Britta’ adds year-round interest and charm with minimal fuss. A perfect addition to pollinator-friendly planting schemes.