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Daboecia cantabrica
Also Known As
- Heather
Plant type
shrub, perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 15"
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Daboecia cantabrica plant details
Daboecia cantabrica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink 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
- Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 15 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Daboecia cantabrica
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Heather with large pink urn shaped flowers.
Garden photo gallery of Daboecia cantabrica
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Gardening facts about Daboecia cantabrica plant
How to Grow Daboecia cantabrica
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
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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