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Daboecia cantabrica Cupido - Irish Heath
Daboecia cantabrica Cupido - Irish Heath
Daboecia cantabrica Cupido
Irish Heath, St. Dabeoc's Heath, Cantabrian Heath
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Description
Daboecia cantabrica 'Cupido' is a selection of Irish heather with a long and generous flowering period with flowers in a bright pink colour. It is an understorey shrub with bright green, evergreen foliage that remains attractive even in winter. With its low and dense habit, the length of its flowering and the beautiful size of its bell-shaped flowers, this heather forms an effective and decorative groundcover. This plant thrives only in acidic and moist soils (heathland), both in the mountains and by the sea.
Daboecia cantabrica 'Cupido' is a plant of the Ericaceae family. Its wild ancestor is native to Western Europe, specifically Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and the Azores. This plant is capable of withstanding temperatures around -15 to -18°C (5 to -0.4°F).
The habit of this 'Cupido' heather is semi-prostrate and spreading. At maturity, the plant will measure approximately 25 cm (10in) in height with a relative spread of 30-40 cm (12-16in). Its small elliptical oval leaves are 1 cm (0.5in) long and 4 to 5 mm (0.2in) wide, evergreen in winter, simple, leathery, and arranged alternately on the branches. Green and shiny on the upper side, they are hairy and curl at the edges on the reverse side. The long-lasting flowering begins in July and continues until October. Gathered in terminal clusters, the flowers are charming pendulous bells measuring 1 cm (0.5in) long and 3 to 4 mm (0.2in) in diameter. Their colour is very vibrant pink. This melliferous flower attracts and nourishes many pollinating insects.
Daboecia cantabrica 'Cupido' is an ideal shrub for landscaping coastal or alpine gardens if the soil allows it. It can be mixed with other varieties of different colours, but also with heathers with staggered flowering (Erica x darleyensis). It can be planted en masse to vegetate a rocky slope or a sandy embankment where few plants are willing to grow. It can be associated with Armeria maritima, Azorella, and other heathers like Calluna. It can also be grown in pots on the patio or balcony with its compact habit and long flowering period: choose a sufficiently large container and keep the substrate (acidic) always slightly moist.
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Botanical data
Daboecia
cantabrica
Cupido
Ericaceae
Irish Heath, St. Dabeoc's Heath, Cantabrian Heath
Western Europe
Planting and care
Daboecia cantabrica 'Cupido' appreciates full sun, which enhances its flowering, but cannot tolerate limestone, very clay soils, or dry soils. Therefore, the soil it is planted in should be acidic (humus-rich, loamy, sandy) and always slightly moist. Watering should be maintained during the first two years: if the root ball dries out while the root system is still underdeveloped, the plant will die. Use mulch during planting to prevent the growth of weeds and to maintain soil moisture. Afterwards, the plant will sufficiently cover the ground, preventing weed growth.
During planting, it is advised to cut the rootball slightly, trim long roots, and plant in a hole measuring 30x30 cm (12in), filled with a mixture of turf, acidic soil, and coarse sand. Water it once or twice a week (with non-limestone water), to keep the soil moist while the plant establishes itself. To maintain a compact habit and increase the lifespan of the heather, prune the branches to 2-5 cm (1-2in) from the previous year's growth, after flowering, taking care not to prune below the last green leaves. Fertiliser is not necessary, and it is even discouraged to avoid foliage production at the expense of flowers (heathers are generally plants of poor soils).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.