Bell Heather. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. Pretty beetroot red bell shaped flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica cinerea ‘Katinka’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. Pretty beetroot red bell shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | cinerea |
| Varietry | 'Katinka' |
| Common Name | Bell Heather |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Ground cover, Rock garden, Pot, Hanging baskets |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Botrytis, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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