Daboecia cantabrica

Daboecia cantabrica

Native to:
France | Portugal | Spain

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Daboecia
Species:
Daboecia cantabrica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink, white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; surface sow on acidic, well-drained medium.

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