Overview
Daboecia x scotica is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Daboecia, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Daboecia x scotica 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 x scotica is a bushy, spreading branched cultivar of the Daboecia genus, which comprises low-growing evergreen shrubs with small, leathery leaves that are dark green above and lighter beneath. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suitable for various garden settings, including rock gardens, flower borders, and patios. Daboecia x scotica produces nodding, urn-shaped blooms from early summer through autumn, providing seasonal interest and evergreen foliage throughout the year.
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 x scotica 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 x scotica
- 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 x scotica?
Daboecia x scotica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Daboecia x scotica need?
Daboecia x scotica grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Daboecia x scotica hardy in the UK?
Daboecia x scotica 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 x scotica?
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 cantabrica subsp. azorica