Overview
Hebe 'Champagne' is a bushy, matforming, trailing shrub in the genus Hebe, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hebe 'Champagne' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and rock gardens.
About
Hebe 'Champagne' is a shrub cultivar of the Hebe genus, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. This cultivar prefers moderate soil moisture and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for borders, containers, and rock gardens, it requires light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape. Propagation is best achieved through semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Care should be taken to avoid waterlogged conditions to ensure healthy growth.
About the genus
Veronica sect. Hebe is a group of plants within the genus Veronica, native to New Zealand, Rapa in French Polynesia, the Falkland Islands and South America. It was formerly treated as the separate genus Hebe.
Wikipedia contributors, "Veronica sect. Hebe", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Veronica sect. Hebe
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hebe
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- south-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hebe 'Champagne' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, rock gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hebe 'Champagne'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and a sheltered position; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
- Propagation
- semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Fungal leaf spot, Fungal rot, Phytophthora, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Hebe 'Champagne'?
Prefers well-drained soil and a sheltered position; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Hebe 'Champagne'?
Hebe 'Champagne' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hebe 'Champagne' need?
Hebe 'Champagne' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Hebe 'Champagne'?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
Is Hebe 'Champagne' hardy in the UK?
Hebe 'Champagne' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hebe 'Champagne'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.