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Daboecia × scotica 'Bearsden' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Daboecia × scotica 'Bearsden'

Daboecia × scotica 'Bearsden'

Genus: Daboecia
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A dwarf evergreen shrub to 30cm high, with small, oval to elliptic, glossy dark green leaves. Flowers are lilac pink and urn-shaped, nodding on upright stems from early summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained lime-free soil, in full sun; will tolerate neutral soil and partial shade. Can be grown in containers in a free-draining ericaceous compost mix. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

See pruning group 10; in early to mid spring. Trim spent flowering stems to the base after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings, in mid summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years