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Question about Hebes

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Comenext · 18/10/2018 11:51

Need advice really. In past winters I lost hebes in the frost/snow.
I stopped planting them in the end, but this year we have put two in the garden and they have done really well, flowered well etc.
Question is: How do I protect them from frost?
I bought special covers from Garden Centre btw.
Not sure when to put them on though. They are still flowering.
Live in North of England.

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Beebumble2 · 18/10/2018 19:05

I’ve never had to protect my hebes, but I put fleece on my other tender plants from November until the spring.

Comenext · 18/10/2018 19:18

BeeBumble2 Thanks for the reply. I guess it depends on where you live too. Near the coast there is less likelihood of frost.
We live in the north but not up a mountain. I will cover them up to be on the safe side. Shame as they are still in flower too.

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LucyLizardLostHerWizard · 18/10/2018 20:24

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Comenext · 18/10/2018 20:56

LucyLizardLost Her Wizard That's a good point.
These have only just been planted this summer so I think I need to cosset them a bit.

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ChishandFips33 · 21/10/2018 00:25

Love hebes!!
I have multiple Hebe in several varieties which have done me proud for the last three years.

However, The beast from the east robbed me of one of the variegated - all others survived

Replaced with the darker ones but will keep closer eye if it snows this year

yamadori · 24/10/2018 21:47

Some varieties are a lot more robust than others I think, I've never had all that much luck with the larger-leaved ones but the smaller ones are fine. South east though, and garden sheltered from cold winds in winter.

Comenext · 25/10/2018 07:38

Thanks for the replies folks!

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longwayoff · 25/10/2018 21:51

All hebes root very easily from cuttings. Take half a dozen of your favourites and keep them sheltered over winter. They're pretty tough.

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