Fabiana imbricata
false heath
A dense, mound-forming, evergreen shrub with plume-like branches densely covered with tiny, needle-like dark green leaves. In early summer, tubular white to pale mauve flowers 1.5cm long are produced along the stems
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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 well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Protect from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
See pruning group 9
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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