Daboecia is an easy-to-care-for plant that thrives in well-drained, acidic soil and prefers partial to full sun. Special care points include ensuring the soil remains moist but never waterlogged and protecting the plant from harsh, windy conditions. Regular deadheading of spent flowers can promote continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 4.5-6 |
| Hardiness Zones |
7-9
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St. Dabeoc's heath is frequently cultivated as an ornamental because of its beautiful bright pink bell-shaped blooms. The plant is recommended for a summer or autumn garden, and it works well when placed in a planter. The name of St. Dabeoc's heath honours the Saint Dabheog, founder of a monastery in Donegal, Ireland.
They produce urn-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink and red. Daboecia differ from European Erica species in having a substantially larger corolla. The leaves are always alternate in Daboecia, never whorled. The generic name comes from the Irish Saint Dabheog.
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