Hebe Red Edge Hedge (Hebe albicans Red Edge)

Hebe Red Edge Hedge Plant Description

Hebe Red Edge is a compact evergreen hedge shrub that brings year-round structure and colour to gardens. Its neat, rounded growth habit and distinctive green leaves with red margins make it particularly attractive in borders, low hedging, and smaller garden spaces.

During summer and early autumn, Hebe Red Edge produces spikes of delicate white and lilac-tinged flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding wildlife value as well as ornamental appeal.

Its naturally compact size makes it ideal for:

• Low evergreen hedging
• Small gardens
• Border planting
• Coastal gardens
• Informal landscaping

This hardy shrub grows slowly at around 10–20cm per year, making it easy to maintain while still providing reliable evergreen coverage.

Hebe Red Edge performs best in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade and is well suited to UK growing conditions, including coastal areas.

Pruning Advice

Prune Hebe Red Edge lightly in late spring or early summer after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage bushier growth.

Maintenance tips:

• Remove dead, damaged, or frost-affected growth as needed
• Light annual trimming helps maintain a tidy, rounded form
• Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as recovery may be slow

Minimal pruning is usually required due to its naturally compact growth habit.

Further Information

• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round structure and colour
• Red Leaf Margins: Distinctive red edging becomes more vibrant in winter
• Compact Growth: Ideal for smaller gardens and low hedging
• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and butterflies
• Low Maintenance: Slow-growing and easy to manage
• Coastal Tolerant: Performs well in exposed and coastal UK gardens

Hebe Red Edge is especially useful where gardeners want a colourful evergreen shrub that remains compact and manageable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Hebe Red Edge grow?
Hebe Red Edge typically grows between 50cm and 1 metre tall, making it ideal for low hedging and borders.

Is Hebe Red Edge evergreen?
Yes, it is a fully evergreen shrub that provides year-round colour and structure.

When should Hebe Red Edge be pruned?
Light pruning is best carried out in late spring or early summer after flowering.

Does Hebe Red Edge attract wildlife?
Yes, its flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies during summer.

Can Hebe Red Edge grow in coastal gardens?
Yes, it is well suited to coastal and exposed UK locations.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.