Hebe Annie’s Winter Wonder (Hebe hybrid ‘Annie’s Winter Wonder’)
Hebe Annie’s Winter Wonder is a compact, evergreen shrub loved for its striking variegated foliage and soft pink-purple flowers. It provides year-round beauty and bright winter colour, making it an exceptional choice for decorative garden beds and pots.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Hebe Annie’s Winter Wonder
✔ Beautiful variegated foliage - Cream, green, and pink tones add colour even when not in bloom.
✔ Winter colour interest - Leaf tones intensify in colder months, brightening the winter garden.
✔ Compact evergreen shape - Maintains a neat, rounded form all year with minimal effort.
✔ Attractive pink-lilac flowers - Draws bees and pollinators in the warmer months.
✔ Versatile and hardy - Thrives in garden beds, pots, and small landscape spaces.
🏡 How to Use Hebe Annie’s Winter Wonder in Your Garden
✅ Feature pot plant - Perfect for patios, balconies, and entryways due to its vibrant foliage.
✅ Mixed garden borders - Adds texture and colour among other ornamentals.
✅ Winter-interest garden - Brightens colder months with its changing leaf colours.
✅ Low-maintenance hedging - Forms a small, tidy hedge or edge with light pruning.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 50 to 70cm apart for borders or low hedges; for a denser look, plant more closely together to create a fuller arrangement.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Hebe Annie’s Winter Wonder
How big does Annie’s Winter Wonder grow?
It typically reaches around 50 to 80cm tall and wide, keeping a compact and rounded shape.
Does it flower heavily?
It produces attractive lilac-pink flower spikes during the warmer months, complementing its colourful foliage.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it requires little maintenance and only occasional light pruning to keep it neat.
Can it grow in shade?
It performs best in full sun to part shade, though colour intensity increases with more sunlight.
Is it good for pots?
Absolutely—its compact nature and striking foliage make it ideal for container growing.
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