Patty's Purple Hebe
Hebe 'Pattys Purple'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Patty's Purple Hebe highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer

Growing Zones 8 - 11
Fresh Hedges Patty's Purple Hebe
- Evergreen
- Beautiful Flowers
- Striking Red Stems
- Great as a Hedge or in Containers
Adore the look of the boxwood, but crave color? You're in luck. There is always a little color happening on 'Patty's Purple'!
The Patty's Purple Hebe gives you the the tailored and refined look of the classic boxwood with a colorful twist. This medium-growing evergreen shrub has a rounded shape with very small leaves and dark red stems.
What sets it apart? It emits a shower of lavender-blue flowers in late summer, creating a visual spectacle wherever you choose to plant it.
Patty's Purple Hebe thrives in warm Zones, taking on the same basic shape seen in the timeless boxwood shrub. This beautiful shrub is a bit of a sun worshiper, it loves hot, hot sun, but it also likes a little shade too, much like its boxwood counterparts. Use it as a border or hedge, or pot the Patty's Purple Hebe in containers for a more formal look on the patio, deck or porch.
Growers love Patty's Purple Hebe shrubs, since they are easy to care for and require minimal watering. These spreading shrubs also grow very fast, making them a nice addition to the landscape for a new construction. Use it as a mixed or shrub border or add it to your rock garden to enjoy its beautiful look in a variety of applications.
The biggest difference in the boxwood and Patty's Purple Hebe is the stunning presentation that these shrubs provide when flowering. And it's right at a time when the other flowers of summer are beginning to wind down, lose their color and even die out.
The maroonish-red stems of the Patty's Purple Hebe shrub add another pop of color that you can enjoy long after its flowers fall, providing a vibrant touch to your fall or winter landscape.
If you live in a warm winter area Zone 8 -11 and want to try a spunky hedge, give 'Patty's Purple' Hebe a try!