Bell Heather. A compact, spreading shrub with deep green foliage. Racemes of urn-like deep maroon-purple flowers on long spikes. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erica cinerea ‘Velvet Night’
A compact, spreading shrub with deep green foliage. Racemes of urn-like deep maroon-purple flowers on long spikes.
	
	
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								| Generic | Erica | 
|---|---|
| Species | cinerea | 
| Varietry | 'Velvet Night' | 
| Common Name | Bell Heather | 
| Flower Colour | maroon, purple | 
| Soil | Acidic | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 30cm | 
| Family | Ericaceae | 
| Spread | 30cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | June, September | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Cut back in spring | 
| Border | Ground cover | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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