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HEATHERS Daboecia cantabrica 'Alberta White'
Commonly known as Irish heath, St. Daboec's heath
White
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £6.50 each , 3+ £6.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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White
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RacemesTo 10cm (4in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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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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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingWill tolerate neutral soilFertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Will tolerate partial shade
