Daboecia cant. 'Angelina' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Daboecia polifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
St Dabeoc's heath 'Angelina'(s) is an upright and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 60 cm and a width of 20 - 80 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to May, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Daboecia cantabrica 'Angelina'(s) thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to May.

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in case of frost.

Flower
The red, bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters from June to September. These grow to about 1 cm in size.

Use
Grave, heather garden, rock garden, tub, bee pasture

Root
Daboecia cantabrica 'Angelina'(s) is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.