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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 24, 2012
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    I don't see why not. Many of these plants are native to New Zealand, which isn't too different climate wise. This article should help with its general care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hebe/hebe-shrubs.htm

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    Nikki on
    January 16, 2013
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    Here is more information on growing and caring for hebe plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hebe/hebe-shrubs.htm

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    January 14, 2013
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    Hebe’s require good drainage. They do not like winter cold, although some are more frost-hardy than others. In general, the bigger leaved varieties are more tender, so they appreciate a sheltered location close to a house or protected by a larger tree or shrub. Planting them in the spring, rather than the fall, gives them time to root in and get established before the winter cold season. Protection from wind also helps them thrive.

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    Heather on
    January 14, 2014
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    I would leave the brown leaves for now. They will not hurt anything and cutting them away in the winter can cause the plant issues. You can remove them in the spring.

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    theficuswrangler on
    October 9, 2014
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    Accepted practice is to plant these in the garden in the spring. However, there are many varieties, so I don't know about the hardiness of yours. You might want to access the local Master Gardener organization. They have loads of information and assistance available for home gardeners. This link will help you locate the nearest group:

    http://mastergardeners.org.uk/get-involved/find-your-nearest-master-gardener/
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hebe/hebe-shrubs.htm

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    shelley on
    April 6, 2015
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    Hebe shrubs would make a good foundation shrub. I found nothing in my research to indicate otherwise.

    I am going to recommend the following article which discusses foundation planting:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/foundation-plants.htm

    For more information on growing hebe shrubs, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hebe/hebe-shrubs.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 10, 2015
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    You could have excess Nitrogen in the soil, this will inhibit flowering.
    You can try adding a Phosphorous rich fertilizer such as Bone Meal.
    Refresh yourself of the care requirements with the link below.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hebe/hebe-shrubs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm

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