Daboecia cantabrica ‘Arielle’ – A newer more compact form of Irish Heath with large bell-shaped blooms of a brilliant glowing magenta. These are borne from summer into early autumn (July to October), being held well above the dark green foliage. As with all Daboecia, try to avoid frost pockets when orienting this species. ‘Arielle’ grows 12″ high by 20″ wide. Hardy to zone 6.

Daboecia cantabrica ‘Polifolia’ (syn. ‘Polifolia Purple’) – A later blooming cultivar of Irish heath with deep mauve blooms held on very long flower spikes. ‘Polifolia’ blooms from August into November and also has very distinctive greenish-grey foliage. Like all Irish heath it prefers full sun with well-drained slightly acidic soil. ‘Polifolia’ grows 12-16″ high and 18″ wide. Hardy to zone 6.

Daboecia cantabrica ‘Alba’ – A must-have evergreen shrub for the Alba garden enthusiast, as the large bell-shaped flowers literally glow in the dark in the moonlight. ‘Alba’ bears large white blooms from June to October over glossy, mid-green foliage. This native of western Europe is also an ideal mass planting on slopes for erosion control. Grows 16-20″ high and 28″ wide. Zone 6.

Daboecia cantabrica ‘Vanessa’ – This cultivar of Irish heath is one of the darker purples available and features large showy flowers. The violet blooms are borne from June through to August and are held over dark green foliage. As with all Daboecia, the old flower shoots should be pruned down to 1″ above the old growth after fading. ‘Vanessa’ grows 12″ high by 16-20″ wide. Hardy to zone 6.

Daboecia cantabrica ‘Amelie’ – Many consider this Kramer cross to be the best of the red Irish heath. ‘Amelie’ is quite a compact form and bears deep magenta-red blooms from June to August over dark green foliage. Like all Daboecia, it should be planted in a location out of cold winter winds in order to avoid wind burn. ‘Amelie’ grows 6″ high by 14″ wide. Hardy to zone 6.