Hebe Marie Antoinette (Hebe hybrid ‘Marie Antoinette’)
Hebe Marie Antoinette is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bold burgundy-tinted foliage and vivid pink-to-purple flower spikes. It brings year-round colour, texture, and elegance to the garden with very little maintenance required.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Hebe Marie Antoinette
✔ Vibrant flower spikes - Produces stunning pink and purple blooms that stand out in any landscape.
✔ Beautiful foliage colour - New growth emerges burgundy, contrasting with deep green mature leaves.
✔ Compact, rounded habit - Maintains a neat shape naturally without heavy pruning.
✔ Long flowering period - Displays colourful blooms across spring and summer.
✔ Hardy and versatile - Performs well in borders, pots, and coastal gardens.
🏡 How to Use Hebe Marie Antoinette in Your Garden
✅ Feature shrub - Perfect as a focal plant due to its bold foliage and bright flowers.
✅ Mixed borders - Adds contrast and colour among green or silver-toned plants.
✅ Container gardening - Ideal for decorative pots on patios, terraces, or entryways.
✅ Low hedging - Forms a colourful, flowering boundary when planted closely.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 40 to 60cm apart for groupings or hedging; tighter spacing creates a fuller display, so consider adding extra plants for instant impact.
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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 Marie Antoinette
How big does Hebe Marie Antoinette grow?
It typically grows 60 to 90cm tall and up to 80cm wide, forming a compact mound.
Does it flower for a long time?
Yes, it produces colourful blooms throughout spring and summer.
Is it easy to look after?
It is very low-maintenance and only needs light pruning after flowering to keep its shape.
Can it tolerate shade?
It grows best in full sun to part shade and will still flower well in lightly shaded areas.
Is it good for pots?
Absolutely, its vibrant foliage and blooms make it a standout container plant.
🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?
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