About
Daboecia cantabrica, St Dabeoc's heath, is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with small, leathery, dark-green leaves, paler beneath, and terminal racemes of large, nodding, urn-shaped flowers in pink-purple, white or bicoloured from early summer to autumn. One of the most free-flowering of all heaths, native to western Europe including Ireland, and excellent for a heather garden or well-drained, acid border.
About the genus
Daboecia, St Dabeoc's heath, are dwarf evergreen shrubs with small, leathery, dark-green leaves and terminal racemes of relatively large, nodding, urn-shaped flowers in pink, purple or white from early summer to autumn. Excellent low-growing shrubs for heather gardens and well-drained, acid soils.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.