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Hebe ‘Mint Chocolate’

Hebe 'Mint Chocolate'

Award Winner Loved by Pollinators Low Maintenance Hardiness H4

Fresh green foliage develops rich chocolate-purple tints on Hebe ‘Mint Chocolate’, creating an attractive two-tone evergreen effect. This compact shrub provides year-round structure in containers and border fronts and performs best in sun with free-draining soil and some shelter from hard frost.
SKU: HEBE-42-Y
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Plant Details

Flowering Months

January, not a flowering month
February, not a flowering month
March, not a flowering month
April, not a flowering month
May, not a flowering month
June, flowering month
July, flowering month
August, flowering month
September, not a flowering month
October, not a flowering month
November, not a flowering month
December, not a flowering month

Size

Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.

Planting Position

Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
Hardiness H4 (−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Drought Resistant
  • Low Maintenance
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit
  • Loved By Pollinators

Hebe ‘Mint Chocolate’ Description

Hebe ‘Mint Chocolate’ is a compact evergreen shrub valued for foliage that combines bright green with darker bronze, chocolate and purple tones. The strongest colouring often develops on young growth or during cooler periods, giving the plant changing interest through the year. Small flower spikes may appear in summer, adding further colour and attracting pollinating insects. Plants generally remain around 50 to 70cm high and form a dense rounded mound. Grow in full sun or light partial shade in moderately fertile soil that drains freely. Avoid waterlogged winter ground and exposed sites where cold wind can scorch the foliage. It is well suited to containers, gravel gardens and mixed border fronts. Trim only lightly to keep the natural compact shape.

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