About
A dwarf evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and loose racemes of reddish-purple flowers from mid summer to late autumn.
About the genus
Daboecia are dwarf evergreen shrubs with small, leathery dark green leaves, paler beneath, and terminal racemes or panicles of relatively large, nodding, urn-shaped flowers from early summer to autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in acid soil but will tolerate neutral sites. Tolerant of partial shade. Can be grown in containers in ericaceous compost. See Hardy heathers for further advice
PruningPruning group 10 in early to mid spring
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free