Hebe ‘Barnettii’

Hebe ‘Barnettii’ photographed at Auckland Regional Botanic Garden, New Zealand

Hebe ‘Barnettii’ (syn Hebe albicans ‘Barnettii’) is a compact, bushy, evergreen shrub, which grows to about 24–36 in (60–90 cm) high. The glaucous spear-shaped leaves are 0.6–0.8 in (1.4–2 cm) long. White flowers in summer.

Hebe ‘Barnettii’ appears to be a form of Hebe albicans, coming true from seed. It was named after M J Barnett, a former director of parks in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.

Hardiness = H5     UK Availability = 1

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