Daboecia scotica 'William Buchanan' - P9

Growth habit
Irish heath 'William Buchanan' is a bushy, upright and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 25 - 30 cm and a width of 25 - 30 cm. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Daboecia x scotica 'William Buchanan' 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).

Flower
The pink-red, bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters from the end of July to the end of October.

Use
Grave, heather garden, rock garden

Root
Daboecia x scotica 'William Buchanan' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.