Daboecia / 911爆料 Plant Guide

Daboecia

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Flowering in spring, summer or autumn (depending on the variety), these low, spreading evergreen shrubs make excellent ground cover, massed with other heathers to provide colour throughout the year. They are also suitable for containers and rock gardens.

Common name: Irish heath

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Appearance

Low-growing, spreading and compact, with small dark green leaves, these heathers have bell-like flowers from early summer to autumn 鈥� white, many shades of pink, ruby red or purple 鈥� flowering on the fine, wiry upright stems.

Preferences

Daboecias will only grow in acidic soils, ideally sandy and free-draining. They prefer an open position in full sun. Wind-tolerant, they thrive in exposed situations.

Dislikes

Daboecias will not grow in limy or chalky soil (alkaline), though they can tolerate neutral soil. They will not do well in shade.

Did you know?

These heathers are similar in appearance and related to other types of heather (Calluna and Erica). The flowers are a valuable pollen source for bees.

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