Portuguese Heath, Spanish Heath. An erect shrub with narrow, golden yellow leaves. Racemes of pink-flushed white flowers in late winter. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erica lusitanica ‘George Hunt’
An erect shrub with narrow, golden yellow leaves. Racemes of pink-flushed white flowers in late winter.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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Species | lusitanica |
Varietry | 'George Hunt' |
Common Name | Portuguese Heath, Spanish Heath |
Flower Colour | white, pink |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow |
Flowers From | February, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Border, Warm wall |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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