Hebe Green Globe
Hebe Green Globe
Hebe Green Globe
Shrubby Veronica, Speedwell shrub
Lovely, but much smaller than advertised. Contacted customer service, who were utterly disingenuous and insisted that a 1.1-litre pot and a plant 7 cm tall match the description (1.5 to 2 litres and 10 to 20 cm). Not the first disappointment with Promesse de fleurs, but it will be the last. From now on, I'll be shopping elsewhere.
Monica, 10/09/2025
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Description
Hebe Green Globe is a particularly compact bush that naturally forms a dense ball of very bright green. Its evergreen foliage, particularly fine and dense, gives it the appearance of a green cushion, much like a cotton lavender or dwarf conifer. It blooms, if at all, from June to August, in the form of discreet white spikes. It is a very endearing plant and easy to grow in mild climates, very pretty on a terrace or in open ground in a rockery or even in a Japanese-style bed.
The 'Green Globe' Hebe, also marketed as 'Emerald Green', is a hybrid cultivar selected for its very pretty foliage and small size. It belongs to the family of Plantaginaceae and is similar to perennial veronicas. It forms a small, regular and rounded bush about 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in) in all directions. Its stems, which lignify with age, bear thin, elliptical, tiny, thick and leathery leaves, of a tender green-yellow colour. They are densely and regularly arranged on the branches, giving them a brush-like aspect. The flowering is insignificant, sometimes totally absent. Pruning after flowering is advised, but not essential, to maintain a compact habit and a neat appearance to this small bushy Hebe.
With relatively slow growth and relatively low hardiness, Hebes are generally placed alonsgide perennial plants because their usage is closer to these than to shrubs. The 'Green Globe' variety, on the other hand, has a very compact and dense ball shape that is well suited for ornamenting terraces and balconies, mixed with heathers or creeping rosemary, for example. It can also be used for topiary, instead of boxwood, as it allows for softer shapes. In favourable climates it can be used for neat borders alongside paths or terraces, as well to create fluffy carpets of greenery. In cold regions Hebes can be grown in large pots on the terrace and stored in a bright, unheated place during winter. It should be noted that Hebes are highly recommended for urban gardens as they tolerate pollution quite well.
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Planting and care
Hebe 'Green Globe' is preferably planted in spring, or in October in warmer regions. It prefers a sunny site and well-drained, sandy, sufficiently deep and well-tilled soil. This plant tolerates sea spray and dry soils in summer once it is well established. In gardens with heavy soils and a wet climate, Hebes should be reserved for rockeries or sloping banks. It enjoys a rich soil that is always well-drained. In the colder regions of Northern Europe it is necessary to protect these shrubs during winter or cultivate them in pots, bringing them indoors during periods of freezing weather.
Light pruning can be useful in summer, to maintain a dense and compact habit and a neat appearance.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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