Daboecia cantabrica (x) scotica 'William Buchanan'

Vernacular name: 
Irish heath 'William Buchanan'
Famille: 
Ericaceae

Irish heath in the shape of a tuft with erect, shaggy stems. Small evergreen or deciduous oval leaves during cold winters. Attractive purple-pink bell flowers. Height 35cm.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Flower color

  • Cardinal red
  • Pink

Sun exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Size

20 to 50cm
0 to 50cm

Ornamental interest

  • Evergreen
  • Flower
  • Spreading port, ground cover

Notable plant

  • In summer
  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Acidic

Garden use

  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Rockery
  • Undergrowth

GENERAL DESCRIPTION