St Dabeoc's heath
Daboecia spp.
Also known as
Heather
Daboecia cantabrica1373917974 by -Merce- (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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St Dabeoc's heath Overview
Small plant genus with 2 evergreen shrubs originating from cliff and healthland environments in Western Europe. Grown for their pretty, urn-shaped flowers which are usually pink, red or white. They also produce alternately arranged foliage and are typically grown for their overall heathery appearance, multiple cultivars exist, with colourful variations including bicolour flowers.
Common problems with St Dabeoc's heath
How to propagate St Dabeoc's heath
Cuttings
Seed in spring for species or for cultivators by softwood cuttings, division or layering in summer.
Division
Layering
Seed
Other uses of St Dabeoc's heath
Grown for their flowers and foliage (the latter all year round). Ground cover.