Irish Heath. An upright shrub with brittle stems and bronze tinted, dark green foliage. Racemes of urn-like, lilac-pink flowers. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erica erigena ‘Brightness’
An upright shrub with brittle stems and bronze tinted, dark green foliage. Racemes of urn-like, lilac-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | erigena |
| Varietry | 'Brightness' |
| Common Name | Irish Heath |
| Flower Colour | lilac, pink |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
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