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Low-growing, spreading and compact, with small dark green leaves, these heathers have bell-like flowers from early summer to autumn – white, many shades of pink, ruby red or purple – flowering on the fine, wiry upright stems.

Daboecias will only grow in acidic soils, ideally sandy and free-draining. They prefer an open position in full sun. Wind-tolerant, they thrive in exposed situations.

Daboecias will not grow in limy or chalky soil (alkaline), though they can tolerate neutral soil. They will not do well in shade.

These heathers are similar in appearance and related to other types of heather (Calluna and Erica). The flowers are a valuable pollen source for bees.