White Irish Heather
Daboecia Cantabrica Alba
Overview
White Irish Heather, Daboecia cantabrica 'Alba', displays delicate bell-shaped flowers atop dark green foliage. Thriving in acidic soil, it matures at 1-1.5 feet high with a similar spread. This evergreen adds four-season interest, peaking in summer-fall blooming. Hardy (USDA zones 5-8), it requires sun-partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for rockeries, borders, and ground cover, it's also bee-friendly, enhancing ecological appeal.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 1–6
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–2 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–2 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Alpine, Mediterranean
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