If you like to prolong color in your landscapes through the summer and into the fall, consider planting evergreen shrubs called Hebes (pronounced HEE-bees) for vivid color in both flowers and foliage ...

If you like to prolong color in your landscapes through the summer and into the fall, consider planting evergreen shrubs called hebes for vivid color in both flowers and foliage. “Most hebes flower in ...

If you're unfamiliar with this family feud concerning native vs. non-native plants, you'll be surprised to learn it bears a slight but sordid resemblance to the current controversy over immigration ...

It requires little pruning to maintain its compact shape. Hebes are not long-lived plants but should remain attractive in the garden for 10 to 15 years. Replace older plants once they begin to ...

It's not surprising that hebes are winning the praise of Northwest gardeners. These drought-tolerant New Zealand natives feature attractive foliage and spectacular, long-lasting flowers ranging from ...

Hebes in New Zealand. New Zealand's climate -- Where hebes are found -- What constitutes a hebe? -- The discovery of hebes -- Early plant breeding with hebes -- Hebe classification -- Hebes around the ...

I have come to the conclusion that the smaller-leafed varieties (Hebe rakaiensis, for example), which do not produce new shoots unless or until they are cut back, need to be cut in two stages in order ...