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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

Other common names
pichi
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H4
Botanical details
Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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