Hebe Caledonia

Hebe ‘Caledonia’ is an attractive, dwarf, evergreen shrub, which reaches 2 ft (60 cm). The leaves are spear-shaped, about 1 in (25 mm) long and 0.25 in (6 mm) wide, the youngest leaves are reddish. The violet flowers are in spikes, about 2 in (50 cm) long. Fairly hardy in the UK and easy to grow, always looks good.

The origin of this hebe is unknown; also called Hebe E B Anderson, Hebe Knightshayes, Hebe Percy Picton and Hebe Porlock. Hebe Pascal and Hebe Red Rum seem to be similar.
Price: £5.99 per 2 ltr pot + p & p

Hebe Caledonia forms a compact evergreen shrub, which grows to about 40 in (1 m) high. The green spear-shaped leaves are about an inch (2–3 cm) long, and 0.25 in (6 mm) wide. The flowers are white. Hardy, and suitable for use as a hedge in the UK. from Heasleands Garden Nursery Sussex UK

A somewhat open, shrubby, evergreen bush to 2 ft (60 cm) high, with erect reddish branches and reddish young leaves. The flowers, in violet spikes, are carried in July to August, and maybe again in autumn. A hardy hebe in the UK.