Hebe ‘Emerald Green’ – Compact Evergreen Mounding Shrub

Hebe ‘Emerald Green’ is one of the most reliable, compact evergreen shrubs you can add to your garden. Loved for its tight, rounded, richly green foliage and naturally tidy habit, this hebe is a favourite for low-maintenance borders, modern landscapes, and classic cottage-style gardens across Australia.

This variety holds its shape beautifully without constant pruning, making it an excellent choice for formal edging, mass planting, containers, and pathway borders. In summer, it produces soft white flowers that attract bees and add a gentle seasonal highlight without overpowering your design.

Why You’ll Love Hebe ‘Emerald Green’

• Compact & tidy form – naturally dense, rounded mound.
• Year-round foliage colour – vibrant rich green even through winter.
• Low maintenance – minimal trimming, low water needs once established.
• Ideal for borders – creates clean, structured edging and garden outlines.
• Pollinator friendly – soft white flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.
• Coastal tolerant – handles wind, salt spray and sandy soils.
• Perfect in pots – great for patios, entries, courtyards and balconies.

Growth & Size

Hebe ‘Emerald Green’ is naturally compact and rounded:

• Mature height: 40–60 cm
• Mature width: 40–60 cm
• Growth habit: Dense, compact, dome-shaped shrub

Best Uses in the Garden

• Low formal hedging and clipped border edges.
• Mass planting for a neat, structured ground layer.
• Coastal and seaside gardens.
• Modern, minimalist or architectural landscapes.
• Cottage and country-style gardens.
• Feature pots near entries, paths and outdoor entertaining areas.

Sun, Soil & Position

• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Prefers free-draining soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged spots.
• Climate: Ideal for temperate and coastal regions, including Sydney and much of southern Australia.
• Tolerances: Coastal exposure, light frost, wind and poorer soils once established.

Watering & Care

• Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant matures.
• Mulch annually to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tight, rounded form.
• Feed with a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser in spring.

Spacing Guide

For edging or mass planting:

• 30–40 cm apart for a tight, formal border.
• 50–60 cm apart for a softer, more natural look.

Flowering

• Soft white flower spikes in late spring to summer.
• Subtle and elegant – adds interest without overwhelming the foliage structure.
• Attractive to bees and other pollinators.