Channelled Heath. A pretty flowering houseplant with masses of very pale pink cup shaped flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers October to March. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Erica canaliculata
A pretty flowering houseplant with masses of very pale pink cup shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | canaliculata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Channelled Heath |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | October, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Water with rain water, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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