HEATHERS Daboecia
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HEATHERS Daboecia
Commonly known as Irish heath
The Irish bell, named possibly from the son of a Welsh chieftain who founded a monastery in County Donegal. Found in western Ireland and northern Spain with a subspecies from the Azores and usually found as the hybrid x scotica which can flower twice a year, in early summer and early autumn.
Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrub from western Ireland, western France, northern Spain, northern Portugal and the Azores from coastal to mountain heathland. Makes good groundcover when lightly pruned to the base of the flower spikes after flowering.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Daboecia x scotica 'Katherine's Choice' -
Place of origin
Garden origin (Wimborne, Dorset) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Cerise flowers -
RacemesTo 10cm (4in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
25cm (10in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilCompact shrub with urn-shaped flowers.
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingWill tolerate neutral soil.
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Will tolerate partial shade.
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