Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hebe hybrida Jewel Of The Nile TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
The variegated foliage of Jewel of the Nile features yellow borders and a magenta outer trim. These are also complemented by purple stems. Hebe Jewel of the Nile is a compact evergreen shrub that looks great in a wide variety of conditions. In colder months, the variegation on Hebe Jewel of the Nile, becomes richer in colour, while in late spring and early summer, pale pink flowers appear. Hebe Jewel of the Nile is perfect for borders, pots, tubs and mass plantings.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Scrophulariaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate