Winter Heath. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. Pretty urn shaped flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers January to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica carnea ‘Atrorubra’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. Pretty urn shaped flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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Species | carnea |
Varietry | 'Atrorubra' |
Common Name | Winter Heath |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Low spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | January, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Ground cover, Rock garden, Winter attributes, Pot, Hanging baskets |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Botrytis, Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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