Hebe speciosa is an upright, evergreen, compact shrub that grows into a bun-shaped mound.
It has glossy, green foliage and a strong flush of red/purple, short, spiky flowers from early summer to late autumn.
They will tolerate some light frosts.
Varieties include:
Hebe Sandra Joy,
Hebe Veronica Lake
Hebe x Gauntletii