Hebe  
  Hebe
 
H. 'Blue Eyes'

Height: 10-30 cm (4-12")
Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Sun or partial shade.
Flowers: Icy-blue to violet flowers in spring and summer
Cold Hardiness: Zone 7-10 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses: Alpine or rock garden.
General Information: Evergreen; Emerald green leaves on purple-black stems.

  Hebe
 
H. 'McKeanii'

Height: 30 cm (12")
Spread: 40 cm (16")
Soil: Well-drained rich soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Tiny white flowers appear in early spring.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8 (hardy to -12°C or 10°F)
Suggested Uses: As a shrub mixed in with azaleas or rhododendrons.
General Information: Very low maintenance; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hebe
 
 
 
H. 'Patty's Purple'

Height: 60 cm (24")
Spread: 60 cm (24")
Soil: Poor or moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Small purple flowers in spring and summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8-10 (hardy to -12°C or 10°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock garden; Mixed or shrub border.
General Information: Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hebe
 
H. pinguifolia 'Pagei'

Height: 20 cm (8")
Spread: 40 cm (16")
Soil: Well-drained rich soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Tiny white flowers appear on small spikes in early summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8-10 (hardy to -12°C or 10°F)
Suggested Uses: Great companion for heathers; Mass-planting.
General Information: Very low maintenance; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.


Hedera  
  Hedera
H. canariensis 'Variegata'
Algerian Ivy

Height: 30 cm (12") as a groundcover.
Spread: 75-90 cm (30-36")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 7-10 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses: Ideal for larger planters; Cascade down retaining walls or undesirable views.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Somewhat drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. colchica 'Dentata Variegata'
Persian Ivy

Height: 15-20 cm (6-8") as a groundcover.
Spread: 75-90 cm (30-36")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 7-10 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses: Ideal for larger planters; Cascade down retaining walls or undesirable views.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
 
 
H. helix
English Ivy

Height: 18-30 cm (7-12") as a groundcover.
Spread: 75-100 cm (30-40")
Soil: Tolerates poor soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Ideal for mass planting; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information: Somewhat drought tolerant; Creeper and climber; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Baltica'
Baltic Ivy

Height: 15 cm (6") as a groundcover.
Spread: 75-90 cm (30-36")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Planters; Cascade down a retaining wall.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Very hardy; Somewhat drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Duckfoot'
Duckfoot English Ivy

Height: 10-12 cm (4-5") as a groundcover.
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Great in a clay or stone planter; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Glacier'
English Ivy

Height: 10-15 cm (4-6")
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Add colour to garden; Mass planting.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Gold Child'
Gold Child English Ivy

Height: 12-15 cm (5-6") as a groundcover.
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Mass planting; Planter.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Gold Heart'
English Ivy

Height: 10-20 cm (4-8")
Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24")
Soil: Rich, moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Ideal for planters; Hanging baskets.
General Information: Better as a climber than a creeper; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Hahn's Self Branching'
English Ivy

Height: 15-18 cm (6-7") as a groundcover.
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Average, well-drained soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Mass planting; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Fast spreading and self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
 
H. helix 'Mystery'

Height: 15-18 cm (6-7")
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Moderate, well-drained soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock garden.
General Information: Disease-hardy; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Needlepoint'
Needlepoint English Ivy

Height: 15-18 cm (6-7") as a groundcover.
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Tolerant of poor soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Planters; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Fast spreading; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

H. helix 'Pixie' Hedera
Pixie English Ivy
Mini Needlepoint

Height: 10-12 cm (4-5") as a groundcover.
Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18")
Soil: Tolerates most soil conditions.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Planters; Hanging baskets.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
 
H. helix 'Springfield'

Height: 15-18 cm (6-7") as a groundcover.
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Tolerant of most soil conditions.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Planters; Mass planting.
General Information: Creeper and climber; Attractive vein pattern; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hedera
H. helix 'Thorndale'
Thorndale Ivy

Height: 10-15 cm (4-6")
Spread: 30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil: Moist soil conditions.
Exposure: Full sun to full shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses: Mass plantings; Cascade over retaining wall.
General Information: Bronzy-red in winter; Drought tolerant.


  Herniaria
Herniaria glabra
Rupturewort

Height: 2-4 cm (1-1.5")
Spread: 30-40 cm (12-16")
Soil: General garden soil with extra humus.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Insignificant.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock gardens; Between patio stones.
General Information: Very dense, low growing evergreen; Prostrate herb; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.


  Houttuynia
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Chameleon Plant

Height: 45-60 cm (18-24")
Spread: 45-60 cm (18-24")
Soil: Prefers moist, almost boggy soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-11 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses: Add summer colour to garden.
General Information: Deciduous; Drought tolerant; Spreads by underground rhizomes; Pungent odour rumoured to repel moles.


Hypericum  
   
H. calycinum Hypericum
St. John's Wort
Aaron's Beard
Rose of Sharon

Height: 30 cm (12")
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Attractive yellow flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Mass plantings; Add summer colour to garden.
General Information: Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Prune hard to the ground in winter to encourage new spring growth.

  Hypericum
H. empetrifolium ssp. oliganthum
Dwarf Hypericum

Height: 2 cm (2")
Spread: 45-90 cm (18-36")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Sun.
Flowers: Deep yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock garden.
General Information: Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

  Hypericum
 
 
H. × moserianum 'Tricolour'
Tricolour St. John's Wort

Height: 30-40 cm (12-16")
Spread: 30-40 cm (12-16")
Soil: Well-drained, general garden soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Bright yellow flowers in the summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F)
Suggested Uses: Patio containers; Along borders; Mass-plantings.
General Information: Very striking spring and late fall colour; Slightly lemon-scented foliage; Deer resistant.

  Hypericum
 
H. polyphyllum 'Grandiflorum'

Height: 23 cm (9")
Spread: 60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Attractive yellow flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Mass plantings; Add summer colour to garden.
General Information: Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Prune hard to the ground in winter to encourage new spring growth.


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