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Fabiana imbricata f. violacea hort.
  • RHS AGM

violet false heath

A medium-sized evergreen shrub, rather upright in habit, with tubular, pale lavender flowers 2cm in length, borne in great profusion in early summer

Other common names
violet pichi
Synonyms
Fabiana imbricata 'Violacea'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Solanaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Fabiana are heath-like evergreen shrubs with tiny, needle-like leaves and profuse small, tubular purple or white flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Chile

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile soil with protection from cold drying winds. Whilst they are lime tolerant they may become chlorotic on shallow, chalky soils

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Rock garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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