HEBE Mint Chocolate

Hebe Mint Chocolate - A Delightfully Fragrant and Colorful Garden Shrub

Description:

Hebe Mint Chocolate is a delightful evergreen shrub that adds a touch of fragrance and vibrant color to any garden or landscape. With its attractive foliage and charming flowers, this versatile plant is a wonderful choice for borders, containers, or as a focal point in the garden. Its low-maintenance nature and year-round appeal make it a popular selection among garden enthusiasts.

Key Features:

• Attractive foliage: Hebe Mint Chocolate showcases stunning foliage with a unique color combination. The leaves feature shades of deep green and chocolate brown, creating a visually striking contrast. The glossy texture adds to the plant's overall appeal, making it a standout in the garden.
• Fragrant flowers: One of the highlights of Hebe Mint Chocolate is its fragrant flowers. In summer, it produces clusters of delicate lavender-pink blooms that release a pleasant minty fragrance. These flowers not only add beauty but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding life and activity to your garden.
• Compact size: This Hebe variety has a compact growth habit, reaching a height of approximately 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) and spreading up to 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm). Its modest size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or as an accent plant in mixed borders.
• Evergreen beauty: Hebe Mint Chocolate is an evergreen shrub, which means it retains its foliage year-round. This characteristic ensures that your garden remains visually appealing even during the winter months when many other plants have shed their leaves. The evergreen foliage provides a lush backdrop for other seasonal plants and adds structure and color to the landscape.
• Low maintenance: Hebe Mint Chocolate is known for its easy care and low maintenance requirements. It is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, including well-draining soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering, especially during dry spells. Pruning is not typically necessary, but occasional shaping can help maintain its compact form.

Maintenance:

To keep Hebe Mint Chocolate looking its best, follow these maintenance tips:

• Light requirements: Plant Hebe Mint Chocolate in a location that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate partial shade, full sun exposure generally promotes better flowering and foliage color.
• Soil conditions: Provide well-draining soil that is enriched with organic matter. Ensure that the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Adding mulch around the base of the shrub helps retain moisture and suppress weed growth.
• Watering: Water the plant regularly, especially during hot and dry periods. Aim for deep, thorough watering to encourage healthy root development. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring, following the package instructions for application rates. This will provide the necessary nutrients for healthy growth and vibrant foliage. Avoid excessive fertilization, as it may result in excessive foliage growth.
• Pruning: Pruning is generally not required for Hebe Mint Chocolate. However, if necessary, lightly trim the plant after flowering to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as it may impact the overall appearance and flowering potential.
• Pest and disease control: Hebe Mint Chocolate is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, it's important to monitor for common garden pests and treat any infestations promptly using appropriate insecticides or organic pest control methods.

Growth:

To promote optimal growth and blooming, consider the following tips:

• Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
• Apply a layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture and regulate temperature.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain the desired shape and size.
• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or a specialized Hebe plant food.

Visit Our Garden Centre or Shop Online:

We invite you to visit our garden centre and explore the beauty of Hebe Mint Chocolate firsthand. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you in selecting the perfect plants for your garden and provide expert advice. If you prefer the convenience of online shopping, our website offers a wide range of plants, including Hebe Mint Chocolate, available for delivery to your doorstep. Enhance your garden with the delightful fragrance and vibrant colors of Hebe Mint Chocolate and enjoy its year-round beauty.

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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