Daboecia cantabrica subsp. scotica 'William Buchanan'
Irish heath 'William Buchanan'
A compact, spreading dwarf evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves and erect racemes of deep red-purple, urn-shaped flowers from late spring to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red Purple | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Red Purple | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pruning group 10 in early to mid spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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