Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea'
Also Known As
- Daboecia 'Purple Bell'
- Daboecia cantabrica 'Purple Bell'
- Atropurpurea Rosy Irish Heath
- PURPLE BELL IRISH HEATH
Plant type
shrub, perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 10"-18"
- W: 24"-30"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea' plant details
Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue, magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, magenta and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Rose-purple flowers. Evergreen.
Rosy Irish Heath [Ericaceae] A native if W. Europe and a charming dwarf shrub, producing long racemes of very showy dark rose purple flowers from June to November. The plants should be pruned in early spring to produce a bushy habit and better flowering
By: The Bovees Nursery
Gardening facts about Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea' plant
How to Grow Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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