Daboecia cant. 'Creeping White' - P12

Description
The St Dabeoc's heath 'Creeping White' (Daboecia cantabrica) will brighten up any garden with its countless white bell-shaped flowers. From June onwards, it will delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Daboecia polifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The St Dabeoc's heath 'Creeping White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
St Dabeoc's heath 'Creeping White' is a flat and creeping dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 25 cm and a width of 30 - 40 cm. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to May, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Daboecia cantabrica 'Creeping White' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The St Dabeoc's heath 'Creeping White' sets beautiful accents together with: Sphagnum myrtle, Japanese shadbell, broom heather.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to May.

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from June to October. These grow to about 1 cm in size.

Use
Grave, heather garden, rock garden, tub, bee pasture

Root
Daboecia cantabrica 'Creeping White' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.