Cantabrian Heath,St.Dabeoc’s Heath. A prostrate to erect evergreen shrub with oval mid-green, shiny leaves silvery beneath. Pitcher-shaped, deep cerise flowers on long racemes. May be deciduous in hard winters. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 70cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Daboecia cantabrica ‘Praegerae’
A prostrate to erect evergreen shrub with oval mid-green, shiny leaves silvery beneath. Pitcher-shaped, deep cerise flowers on long racemes. May be deciduous in hard winters.
Additional information
| Generic | Daboecia |
|---|---|
| Species | cantabrica |
| Varietry | 'Praegerae' |
| Common Name | Cantabrian Heath, St.Dabeoc's Heath |
| Flower Colour | cerise |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 70cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| Flowers From | June, September |
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| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Border |
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