Hebe 'Matty Brown'

Hebe 'Matty Brown' is a stunning compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its luxurious chocolate-bronze foliage and its elegantly rounded shape. This plant brings vibrant color and structure throughout the year, making it an exceptional choice for contemporary gardens, container arrangements, and coastal landscapes. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability to various conditions ensure it thrives even in challenging, exposed environments.Reaching a height of 40 cm (16 in) and a spread of 50 cm (20 in), Hebe 'Matty Brown' boasts a neat, bushy growth habit. The narrow, glossy leaves exhibit a striking deep bronze to chocolate-brown hue, providing bold visual interest, particularly in winter. While it produces delicate white or pale lilac flowers in summer, these blooms are often secondary to the captivating foliage that defines this plant.This hardy shrub flourishes in full sun, although some color may diminish in deeper shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is versatile enough to thrive in various soil types, including sandy or poorer soils. Once established, it requires low to moderate watering and is drought-tolerant. Ideal for low-maintenance pots, mixed borders, or as a striking companion to silver-foliaged plants, Hebe 'Matty Brown' is particularly well-suited for coastal gardens, where its resilience to wind and salt makes it a standout choice.