Hebe macrantha
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Hebe macrantha forms an open, upright evergreen bush up to 24 in (60 cm) high, with a marked tendency to become leggy (lose its lower leaves). The leaves are thick, green, toothed, and broadly lance-shaped, 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2 cm) long, with red edges. The flowers are white and about 1 in (2.5 cm) across, early summer. A hebe hardy in the UK. This hebe is found in subalpine scrub in Nelson, Marlborough and Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Any shortcomings in its habit are forgiven while it is in flower – a true spectacle. |
