Irish Heath. An upright shrub with brittle stems and dark green foliage. Racemes of urn-like, honey-scented, rose-pink flowers. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erica erigena ‘Superba’
An upright shrub with brittle stems and dark green foliage. Racemes of urn-like, honey-scented, rose-pink flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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Species | erigena |
Varietry | 'Superba' |
Common Name | Irish Heath |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Border, Hedging |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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