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Daboecia cantabrica subsp. scotica 'Jack Drake'

daboecia 'Jack Drake'

'Jack Drake' is a low, spreading dwarf evergreen shrub to 15cm tall, with small, dark green ovate leaves. Flowers urn-shaped, to 10mm long, deep ruby-red, in erect racemes in late spring and early summer

Synonyms
Daboecia cantabrica subsp. scotica 'Jack Drake'
Daboecia cantabrica 'Jack Drake'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Daboecia are dwarf evergreen shrubs with small, leathery dark green leaves, paler beneath, and terminal racemes or panicles of relatively large, nodding, urn-shaped flowers from early summer to autumn

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in acid soil but will tolerate neutral sites. Tolerant of partial shade. Can be grown in containers in ericaceous compost. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

Pruning group 10 in early to mid spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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