Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hebe x speciosa 'HebAnn05'
Surf Swell Hebe
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- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Height
- Approximately 2 feet
- Width
- Approximately 2 feet
- Flower color
- Pink-purple blooms
- Foliage color
- Silver-gray leaves with purplish-pink new growth, creating a variegated appearance
- Bloom time
- Summer to autumn
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Minimal once established
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional light pruning to maintain shape and size
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 8 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees and butterflies due to its vivid flowers
About this plant
Hebe x speciosa 'HebAnn05', commonly known as Surf™ Swell Hebe, is a compact evergreen shrub known for its tri-colored foliage and soft floral hues. Its leaves display a blend of creamy white and silvery green variegation, with fresh growth in spring often tinted with pink and varying green shades. This dynamic foliage makes the plant visually appealing across multiple seasons.
The plant blooms from summer through fall, producing pink flower spikes that complement the pastel tones of its leaves. Its tidy, compact growth habit makes it well-suited for borders, rock gardens, or as a feature in decorative containers. Thriving in coastal climates, it is a durable and low-maintenance choice for enhancing garden landscapes.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Rock Gardens · Containers · Coastal Gardens
Companion plants
Gaura · Weigela · Salvia · Baptisia · Lilies · Mexican feather grass
Design tip
The silver, cream, and pink foliage gives ‘Surf Swell’ enough color to function almost like a flowering perennial year-round. Repeat its silvery tones with fine-textured foliage nearby, while letting the pink new growth provide the warmer accent.
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