Growing a hebe plant is easy. The versatility of these shrubs allows you to grow them in different ways. Use them for edging, plant them in borders, grow them in rock gardens or even in containers. Hebe shrubs are most suited for areas with cool summers and mild winters.

Do hebes do well in pots?

The main need for growing hebes in containers is to water them so that the compost is kept moist but not water-logged. … Many varieties of hebe are eminently suitable for growing in containers because the majority not only produce flowers but also have interesting foliage.

Can hebes be kept small?

Choose a sheltered spot for your hebe, such as in front of a south- or west-facing wall. Hebes are tolerant of poor soils so will grow virtually anywhere. Larger cultivars can be grown at the back of a border while smaller varieties can be grown towards the front, or in pots.