Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan'
Also Known As
- Daboecia 'William Buchanan'
- Irish Heath
- St. Dabeoc's Heath
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan' plant details
Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. 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, clay and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
- Soil needs: acidic, clay and well-drained
Gardening facts about Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan' plant
How to Grow Daboecia cantabrica 'William Buchanan'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Daboecia for your garden
aka Heather
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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