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Flower. Photo from Mrs C. Foord. See photo from Heaths & Heathers Nursery |
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Form. Photo from Mrs C. Foord. See photo from Heaths & Heathers Nursery |
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Daboecia cantabrica 'Bicolor' - H9 "Daboecia cantabrica is found in western Ireland, western France and northern Iberia. They are glossy leaved and have the largest leaves and flowers of all the heaths and heathers. The leaves are white on the underside. With the exception of one double, these are the only heaths whose flowers fall off when finished blooming. They do like acid soil. These are natural bog plants which grow to about two feet tall and can tolerate moist soil. They are hardy to Zone 6 (-10 degrees) with protection and warmer. We recommend Zone 7 and warmer. They can suffer winter damage if hit by severe early or late frosts. These bloom for us for over five months with two major flushes in early summer and fall. This year they bloomed until nearly Christmas until a very hard frost. " from Heaths & Heathers Nursery in America. |
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Common Name |
Cantabrian Heath, Saint Daboe's Heath |
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Acid, Sand. |
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Full Sun |
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Dry |
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Plant Type |
Evergreen Shrub |
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Height x Spread in inches (cms) (1 inch = 2.5 cms, 12" = 1 foot = 30 cms) |
12 x 24 (30 x 60) |
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Mid-Green |
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Flower Colour in Month(s). Fruit |
White - H0, Pink and Beetroot Red - H9 in July-November |
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Comment |
Erect form. Pruning Group 10, in early to mid Spring. Native UK plant. "White and beetroot flowers, some striped, often found on the same stem, June-November, with mid green foliage. Habit is 14" tall x 26" wide. " from Heaths & Heathers Nursery in America. Planting and maintenance details. The Heather Society provides data for choosing and growing heather together with heather garden design details. Available from Heather's Heide in Holland and Heaths & Heathers Nursery in America. |
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SHRUB EVERGREEN GALLERY PAGES Site Map of pages with content (o) Introduction FOLIAGE COLOUR |
7 Flower Colours per Month in Colour Wheel below IN EVERGREEN SHRUB GALLERY. Click on Black or White box in Colour of Month. |
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HEATHER DABOECIA EVERGREEN SHRUB GALLERY PAGES Introduction 1 (o)January |
Photos from Chris Garnons-Williams are added to that respective flower colour or foliage colour page in the Shrub Heather Gallery and the relevant index page in Shrub Heather Index Gallery IRRESPECTIVE OF THE ACTUAL FLOWER COLOUR OR FOLIAGE COLOUR (stated in the Handy Guide) IN THE IMAGE THAT WAS TAKEN BY CHRIS GARNONS-WILLIAMS. |
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Heather Evergreen Shrub Name |
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Daboecia azorica |
"This species is found growing in the azores up to a height of 2000m, but despite this, clones so far collected are easily damaged by -5 degrees C frosts. It is distinguished from Daboecia cantabrica by being a more diminuative plant with smaller leaves and flowers with no hairs on the corolla. Plants sold under this name are usually Daboecia x scotica." |
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Daboecia azorica - H5 |
Ruby - H5 |
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8 x 16 |
Dark Green |
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Daboecia cantabrica |
"St. Daboec's heath has broad leaves, white on the underside, and large flowers which drop when finished. They will tolerate a little shade but should not be planted directly under trees. They are remarably resistant to drought. Some cultivars suffer in winter if planted in heavy ground, frost hollows, or in cold windy aspects." |
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'Alba Globosa' |
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'Atropurpurea' |
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'Barbara Phillips' |
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'Bicolor' - H0 and H9 |
White, Pink and Beetroot Red - H17 |
July, August, September, October, November |
12 x 24 |
Mid-Green |
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Daboecia x scotica |
"This group of plants consist of hybrids between Daboecia cantabrica and Daboecia azorica. They have the compactness of Daboecia azorica and hardiness of Daboecia cantabrica. Cultural details as for Daboecia cantabrica." |
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'Bearsden' - H11 |
Lilac-Pink - H11 |
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STAGE 4C CULTIVATION, POSITION, USE GALLERY
Cultivation Requirements of Plant |
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Outdoor / Garden Cultivation |
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Indoor / House Cultivation |
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Cool Greenhouse (and Alpine House) Cultivation with artificial heating in the Winter |
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Conservatory Cultivation with heating throughout the year |
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Stovehouse Cultivation with heating throughout the year for Tropical Plants |
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Position for Plant |
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Ground Cover 0-24 inches (0-60 cms) |
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Ground Cover 24-72 inches (60-180 cms) |
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Ground Cover Over 72 inches (180 cms) |
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Use of Plant |
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STAGE 4D Plant Foliage |
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Flower Shape |
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Number of Flower Petals |
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Flower Shape - Simple |
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Flower Shape - Elaborated |
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Natural Arrangements |
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STAGE 4D |
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STAGE 1
Fragrant Plants adds the use of another of your 5 senses in your garden:- |
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STAGE 2 Fan-trained Shape From Rhododendrons, boxwood, azaleas, clematis, novelties, bay trees, hardy plants, evergreens : novelties bulbs, cannas novelties, palms, araucarias, ferns, vines, orchids, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees book, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Ramblers Scramblers & Twiners by Michael Jefferson-Brown (ISBN 0 - 7153 - 0942 - 0) describes how to choose, plant and nurture over 500 high-performance climbing plants and wall shrubs, so that more can be made of your garden if you think not just laterally on the ground but use the vertical support structures including the house as well. The Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Climbers & Wall Shrubs - A Guide to more than 2000 varieties including Roses, Clematis and Fruit Trees by Brian Davis. (ISBN 0-670-82929-3) provides the lists for 'Choosing the right Shrub or Climber' together with Average Height and Spread after 5 years, 10 years and 20 years. |
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STAGE 2
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STAGE 4D Trees and Shrubs suitable for Clay Soils (neutral to slightly acid) Trees and Shrubs suitable for Dry Acid Soils Trees and Shrubs suitable for Shallow Soil over Chalk Trees and Shrubs tolerant of both extreme Acidity and Alkalinity Trees and Shrubs suitable for Damp Sites Trees and Shrubs suitable for Industrial Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Cold Exposed Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Seaside Areas Shrubs suitable for Heavy Shade Shrubs and Climbers suitable for NORTH- and EAST-facing Walls Shrubs suitable for Ground Cover Trees and Shrubs of Upright or Fastigiate Habit Trees and Shrubs with Ornamental Bark or Twigs Trees and Shrubs with Bold Foliage Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour Trees and Shrubs with Red or Purple Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Golden or Yellow Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Grey or Silver Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Variegated Foliage Trees and Shrubs bearing Ornamental Fruit Trees and Shrubs with Fragrant or Scented Flowers Trees and Shrubs with Aromatic Foliage Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Every Month:- |