Setup, Compatibility & Care
Planting:
- Choose a sunny and sheltered location. This helps achieve the richest foliage color and protects the plant from strong winds.
- Ensure the soil is well-drained. Amend heavy soils with grit or compost to improve drainage.
- Plant the Hebe 'Mrs Winder' at the same depth it was in its grower's pot.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Compatibility:
Hebe 'Mrs Winder' is compatible with most other perennial shrubs and herbaceous plants that prefer similar conditions (sun, well-drained soil). Avoid planting it in waterlogged areas or deep shade.
Care:
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help it establish. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from watering during prolonged dry spells.
- Pruning: Prune lightly after the main flowering period to maintain a neat shape. Remove spent flower spikes and trim any straggly shoots. Avoid hard pruning into old, bare wood, as this can be detrimental to the plant's health. For optimal color, ensure it receives adequate sunlight.
- Feeding: Generally, feeding is not required, but a light application of a balanced fertilizer in spring can be beneficial if growth appears weak.