Fabiana imbricata

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Other common names

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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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