Pair of Daboecia cantabrica
Pair of Daboecia cantabrica
Daboecia cantabrica sp., Alba
Cantabrian Heath, St. Dabeoc's Heath, white-flowered Irish heath
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Description
We offer you a duo of Daboetia cantabrica or Irish heathers that differ in the colour of their summer flowering. The species, Daboetia cantabrica, displays large pink flowers, while they are pure white in its 'Alba' form. A long summer flowering period from June-July to September-October, composed of large melliferous bells, clearly visible on the mass of foliage. These are low, evergreen shrubs that have a great effect on rockeries, slopes, and sunny borders. They should be grown in non-calcareous (acidic), not too dry soil.
The pair consists of:
1 Daboetia cantabrica: flowering in a fresh pink
1 Daboetia cantabrica 'Alba': white flowering
The cantabrian heather is a small, low-growing shrub. It is hardy, tolerant of very poor and very acidic soils and attractive even in winter, ideal for landscaping coastal or medium mountain gardens if the soil allows it. This heather appreciates full sun and heat, which intensifies its flowering, but cannot tolerate limestone, very clayey or dry soils. The soil its planted in should be peaty, humus-bearing, loamy, or sandy and remain slightly moist in summer. Plan 4 plants per m² for good ground cover after 3-4 years of cultivation.
It can be used in an alpine-style garden, but also by the sea, planted en masse alternating the colours to carpet a rockery, a sandy slope where few plants will grow. To accompany it, consider Spanish thrifts (Armeria maritima) and other heathers like Calluna. It can also be grown in a pot on the terrace or balcony with its slightly wild appearance and long flowering period: choose a sufficiently large container and keep the substrate (exclusively acidic) always slightly moist.
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Botanical data
Daboecia
cantabrica
sp., Alba
Ericaceae
Cantabrian Heath, St. Dabeoc's Heath, white-flowered Irish heath
Western Europe
Planting and care
Daboecia cantabrica should be planted in a sunny position, in acidic soil (peaty, humus-bearing, loamy, sandy) that remains moist in summer. Never plant in pure peat soil, as it does not retain enough water. Plant carefully and water during the first two years: if the root ball dries out while the root system is still underdeveloped, the plant will die. Apply mulch during planting to prevent the growth of weeds and maintain soil moisture. Afterwards, the plant will sufficiently cover the ground to prevent weed growth.
During planting, it is advisable to loosen the root ball a little, trim any excessively long roots, and plant in a hole measuring 30x30 cm, filled with a mixture of peat substitute, ericaceous soil, and coarse sand. Water it once or twice a week (with non-chalky water) depending on the ambient temperature, to keep the soil moist while the plant establishes itself. To maintain a compact habit and increase the lifespan of the heather, it is a good idea to prune back the faded branches to 2-5 cm from the previous year's growth each year after flowering, making sure not to cut below the last green leaves. Fertiliser is not necessary, and it is even discouraged to avoid promoting foliage production at the expense of flowering (heathers are generally plants of poor soils).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.