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Daboecia cantabrica

Also Known As

  • Heather

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 15"
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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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.

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
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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