Hebe ‘Matty Brown’ – 2L

Hebe ‘Matty Brown’ is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its rich purple-toned foliage and long-lasting pink-purple flower spikes. With its neat, mound-forming habit and changing leaf colour, it provides year-round interest in borders, containers, and coastal gardens.

Young foliage starts green before maturing into deep purple and bronze shades, creating a beautiful contrast with the vibrant summer flowers.

Key Features

• Attractive purple-bronze evergreen foliage
• Pink to violet flower spikes in summer
• Compact, neat mound-forming habit
• Loved by bees and butterflies
• Ideal for containers, borders, and coastal gardens
• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Plant Details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Pot size: 2L
• Height: Approx. 40cm–1m
• Spread: Approx. 40cm–1m
• Foliage: Green maturing to purple and bronze
• Flowering period: Summer

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil (prefers neutral to slightly alkaline)
• Exposure: Suitable for coastal gardens
• Hardiness: Hardy in most Irish conditions

Care Guide

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; avoid waterlogging
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring
• Pruning: Light trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
• Maintenance: Low maintenance and easy to care for

Garden Uses

• Perfect for borders and edging
• Ideal for containers and patio planting
• Great in coastal or low-maintenance gardens
• Adds colour to mixed planting schemes

Why Choose Hebe ‘Matty Brown’?

• Combines colourful foliage and flowers
• Compact and versatile for small spaces
• Supports pollinators
• Reliable and easy to maintain

A colourful and compact shrub, Hebe ‘Matty Brown’ brings texture, colour, and pollinator-friendly blooms to your garden throughout the seasons.