Daboecia cantabrica - P12

Description
The St Dabeoc's heath (Daboecia cantabrica) will brighten up any garden with its countless pink bell-shaped flowers. From June, it will be a delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces. The lanceolate, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Daboecia polifolia.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the St Dabeoc's heath are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
St Dabeoc's heath is a loosely growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 60 cm and a width of 20 - 80 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 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 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 pink, bell-shaped flowers of the St Dabeoc's heath appear in clusters from June to October. These grow to about 1 cm in size.

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

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