{"product_id":"hebe-x-hybrida-lilac-mist","title":"Hebe x hybrida 'Lilac Mist'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilac Mist Hebe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e × hybrida ‘Lilac Mist’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plantaginaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hybrid (New Zealand lineage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact flowering shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lilac Mist’ is a neat, compact evergreen flowering shrub valued for its soft spikes of lilac-mauve flowers and tidy foliage. Well suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens in cooler, sheltered positions, it provides reliable colour through the warmer months while maintaining year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eFlowering from late spring through summer and often into autumn, ‘Lilac Mist’ adds gentle pastel tones to borders, cottage-style plantings and containers. Its naturally rounded habit and fine texture make it ideal for low hedges, edging and feature planting in protected spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.9 m H × 0.6–0.9 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003cbr data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, smooth leaves in mid-green to deep green tones; evergreen with a dense, tidy habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft lilac to pale mauve flower spikes; late spring–summer, sometimes into autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage with long flowering display through warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established (best with some summer watering); Moderate heat tolerance in sheltered sites; Light frost tolerant; Not tolerant of hot, drying winds or exposed coastal salt spray; Requires good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders\/low hedges: space 0.5–0.7 m apart; Mass planting: 3–4 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (morning sun ideal; protect from harsh afternoon sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy loam enriched with organic matter; avoid heavy, waterlogged clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks per week for 6–8 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in extreme heat); minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; Light trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness; Mulch annually to retain moisture and cool roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15+ years in SA gardens; longer in cool, protected sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, particularly Adelaide Hills and sheltered suburban gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral preferred; tolerates mild alkalinity with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow flowering hedge or border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage and mixed perennial gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and patio pots in sheltered spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft contrast with Lavender, Salvia, Buxus, Liriope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds pastel tones to modern or traditional designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003eHebe\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lilac Mist’ brings soft colour and tidy structure to Adelaide gardens. Compact, floriferous and easy to manage, it’s perfect for adding gentle summer colour to sheltered borders and pots without overwhelming the space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48716584485116,"sku":"HEBE-X-HYBR-LILA-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/hebe-x-hybrida-lilac-mist-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1769590588","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/hebe-x-hybrida-lilac-mist","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}