Hebe 'Addenda Donna Eva' (Addenda Series)
hebe (syn. Veronica)
Add a soft, elegant touch to your garden with mauve-pink flower spikes that brighten borders, beds, and containers from summer...
2 litre pot
£22.99
available to order from spring
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Plant description
Add a soft, elegant touch to your garden with mauve-pink flower spikes that brighten borders, beds, and containers from summer through to late autumn. Hebe 'Addenda Donna Eva' is an evergreen shrub with a compact, tidy habit, perfect for patios, garden beds, or mixed borders.
Clusters of delicate mauve-pink flowers rise above glossy, evergreen foliage, providing long-lasting colour and contrast throughout the season. Moderately hardy in sheltered, milder regions of the UK, and resilient, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and is loved by bees and butterflies for its nectar-rich blooms.
Clusters of delicate mauve-pink flowers rise above glossy, evergreen foliage, providing long-lasting colour and contrast throughout the season. Moderately hardy in sheltered, milder regions of the UK, and resilient, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and is loved by bees and butterflies for its nectar-rich blooms.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Hebe Addenda Donna Eva (Addenda Series):
Plant in well-drained soil with added well-rotted compost to improve fertility and structure. Incorporating mycorrhizal fungi at planting helps establish strong root growth.
Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot in a sheltered position, as hebes prefer warm, protected locations. Water regularly until established, then they become more drought-tolerant and require minimal care except in very dry summers where additional irrigation will support leaf and flower development.
Pruning is usually unnecessary, but you can remove misplaced or frost-damaged branches in late spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as hebes may not regrow from bare stems. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote flowering and overall health.
In colder regions, mulch around the base in autumn to offer some winter protection. Protect the foliage with horticutural fleece if severe or prolonged frost is forecast.
Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot in a sheltered position, as hebes prefer warm, protected locations. Water regularly until established, then they become more drought-tolerant and require minimal care except in very dry summers where additional irrigation will support leaf and flower development.
Pruning is usually unnecessary, but you can remove misplaced or frost-damaged branches in late spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as hebes may not regrow from bare stems. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote flowering and overall health.
In colder regions, mulch around the base in autumn to offer some winter protection. Protect the foliage with horticutural fleece if severe or prolonged frost is forecast.
