Hebe ‘Wiri Mist’
Low-Growing Native Groundcover
Description:
Hebe ‘Wiri Mist’ is a hardy, compact, and spreading New Zealand native shrub with small, glossy green leaves and masses of dainty white flowers in summer and autumn. It forms a dense, low mound, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, borders, and native gardens.
Height:
0.5 – 0.9 metres
Width:
Up to 1.2 metres
Position:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil:
Moist, free-draining soil; tolerates light clay and sandy soils
Features:
- Bright white flowers over many months
- Dense, low, spreading habit
- Evergreen with tidy, fine-textured foliage
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Great weed suppressant
Uses:
Ideal for groundcovers, garden edges, mass planting, native plantings, and coastal gardens. Also suits rockeries and urban landscapes where low maintenance and year-round coverage are important.
Care Tips:
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote dense growth. Water to establish; reasonably drought-tolerant once mature. Avoid heavy shade or soggy soils.
🌿 Performance in the local area:
Hebe ‘Wiri Mist’ is very well-suited to the Auckland climate — it handles humidity, wet winters, and coastal winds with ease. Its compact form and long flowering period make it a reliable performer for both residential and commercial landscapes.