Daboecia cantabrica – St. Dabeoc's Irish Heath 'Atropurpurea' shade tolerant and grows to about 5'

and grows to about 5' tall at maturity

yet it is difficult to find available in contemporary propagation

These cultivars have lovely trusses atop dark green foliage that stand out on this dwarf plant

You can see the abundant fragrant white flowers in our photos

Daboecia cantabrica – St. Dabeoc's Irish Heath 'Atropurpurea' shade tolerant and grows to about 5'Also known as Connemara Heath, this lovely evergreen shrub has sensational rose purple 'Atropurpurea' flowers. Blooms can be prolific from May and into October, depending on growing conditions. The blossoms adorn rich green, and somewhat twiggy, attractive foliage. This special heath is very hard to find but we a proud to offer it at Rocky Knoll Farm (when we can keep it in stock)! St. Cabeoc's Irish Heath is easy to grow and will do well in full sun