Daboecia cant. 'Globosa Pink' - P9

Description
The St Dabeoc's heath 'Globosa Pink' (Daboecia cantabrica) will brighten up any garden with its countless magenta bell-shaped flowers. From August, it is ready to delight in flowerbeds, as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Daboecia polifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the St Dabeoc's heath 'Globosa Pink' are dark green, needle-shaped and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The St Dabeoc's heath 'Globosa Pink' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
St Dabeoc's heath 'Globosa Pink' is a spreading and densely growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 35 cm and a width of 30 - 60 cm.

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 'Globosa Pink' 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 'Globosa Pink' sets beautiful accents together with: Sphagnum myrtle, Japanese bellflower, 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 magenta-coloured, bell-shaped flowers of St Dabeoc's heath 'Globosa Pink' appear in clusters from August to September. These grow to about 1 cm in size.

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

Root
Daboecia cantabrica 'Globosa Pink' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.