Overview
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Daboecia, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica is a cultivar of Daboecia, a genus of low-growing evergreen shrubs in the Ericaceae family. This bushy, spreading branched plant features small, leathery leaves that are dark green above and lighter beneath. From spring through summer, it produces terminal racemes or panicles with sizable, nodding, urn-shaped blooms. It thrives in full sun on south-, east-, or west-facing aspects and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including rock gardens, flower borders, and patios.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Daboecia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, mid-summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica?
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica need?
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica hardy in the UK?
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Daboecia cantabrica subsp. azorica?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, mid-summer.
More in the Daboecia genus
- Daboecia cantabricaSt Dabeoc's heath
- Daboecia cantabrica 'Pink Lips'
- Daboecia cantabrica 'Wijnie'Irish heath 'Wijnie'
- Daboecia x scotica