Description

This elegant evergreen shrub has small, glossy grey-green leaves edged in creamy white. Insignificant purple flowers open in summer, but it’s a plant grown mainly for its lush foliage.

An easygoing plant bringing colour all year round to borders and pots. It can be clipped to a neat mound, making a good drought-tolerant alternative to box. The small flowers are a rich nectar source for pollinators. 

Mature height: 3.5m

Mature spread: 2m

Soil type: Moist, well-drained soil

Light: Full sun to part shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Flowers: Purple

Flowering period: May to June

Rate of growth: Average

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