{"product_id":"heebie-jeebies-hebe-hebe-heebie-jeebies","title":"Heebie Jeebies Hebe - Hebe 'Heebie Jeebies'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeebie Jeebies Hebe (\u003cem\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Heebie Jeebies') is a neat, rounded evergreen shrub from New Zealand, about 1m tall and 1m wide. Tapering spikes of pale lilac-blue flowers, white at the base, open from midwinter into spring, when bees and butterflies have little else to visit. It suits small gardens and pots, and it largely keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapering clusters of pale lilac-blue flowers appear at the ends of the stems from midwinter into spring, fading to white at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shape that looks after itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit is naturally rounded, so it holds a tidy form with only a light trim after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, firm leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, glossy evergreen leaves keep the plant looking good through the year, whether or not it is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers in winter, when food is scarce for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA one metre shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 1m it is small enough for a backyard bed or a large pot, yet big enough to carry a proper flower display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for a soft, rounded hedge about 1m high. Because the habit is naturally round, it needs little clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a single plant by a front step, or group three in a mixed border. The pale blue-purple flowers suit a cool-toned or pastel colour scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot on a patio or deck shows off the flowers at eye level, and keeps the plant moist and sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Heebie Jeebies Hebe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Hebes prefer mild, moist conditions: this one tolerates light frost but not high heat, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens best. In hot, humid northern gardens it struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained soil. Add compost at planting and mulch to keep the roots cool and evenly damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and do not let it dry out for long afterwards. Fertilise in early spring and then every other month through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune the tips while the plant is young to encourage dense growth. Snip off dead flowerheads, then lightly prune after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Heebie Jeebies Hebe as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to plant a run of hedging, and the 140mm pots give you a sturdier plant straight away. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hebe\"\u003eBrowse our hebe range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Aussie gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Hebe 'Inspiration'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeebie Jeebies has paler, bluer flowers and smaller leaves than its parent Inspiration, so choose it for a cooler, pastel colour scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot much. The habit is naturally rounded. Snip off dead flowerheads and give it a light trim after flowering, and tip prune while it is young to build density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take the heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot high heat. It tolerates light frost, which makes it a better choice for mild and cool climates than for hot, humid ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787236507967,"sku":"HEB-HYB-HEEBIE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787236540735,"sku":"HEB-HYB-HEEBIE-140MM-P10","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/heebie-jeebies-hebe-hebe-heebie-jeebies.jpg?v=1792153722","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/heebie-jeebies-hebe-hebe-heebie-jeebies","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}