Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red in Winter; Cream, Variegated, Flushed pink, Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Tortrix moth
Specific diseases
Downy mildew , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
If pruned immediately after flowering, may produce a second flush of flowers later in the season.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Hebe ‘Rhubarb and Custard’ (Hebe ‘Rhubarb and Custard’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates some pollution. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
