QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsFrost damageHebe Heartbreaker 0 Vote Up Vote Down Ann Carnachan asked 14 years ago Our Hebe Heartbreaker is in a border and has always been beautiful. However this spring it looks leggy and unattracrtive., Could it have died in the harsh winter; can I cut it right back? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Hebe has been killed in many instances, watch for new growth low down and prune back to new shoots if they appear. If not, remove the plant.