Daboecia scotica 'William Buchanan' - P12

Description
The Irish heath 'William Buchanan' (Daboecia x scotica) will brighten up any garden with its countless pink-red bell-shaped flowers. From the end of July, it is ready to delight in flowerbeds, as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The lanceolate, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Irish heath 'William Buchanan' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Irish heath 'William Buchanan' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Irish heath 'William Buchanan' is a bushy, upright and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 25 - 30 cm and a width of 25 - 30 cm. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Daboecia x scotica 'William Buchanan' 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).

Flower
The pink-red, bell-shaped flowers of the Irish heath 'William Buchanan' appear in clusters from the end of July to the end of October.

Use
Grave, heather garden, rock garden

Root
Daboecia x scotica 'William Buchanan' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.