Hebe vernicosa A small rounded evergreen shrub from New Zealand with shiny, dark green leaves. Slender spikes of white flowers (which might initially be pale lilac) appear at the start of summer. Give a gentle pruning if required, to smarten it up after flowering. Height: 24 inches Spread: 36 inches Hardiness: Plants that survive outside in mild regions or sheltered sites Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil