Erica carnea

Heather

Hardy Shrub

£19.99

Low growing evergreen shrub

Pink flowers in early to mid spring

Excellent low-maintenance ground cover

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A low-growing, evergreen shrub, Erica carnea provides excellent groundcover. Its lateral, spreading growth easily colonises dry banks and walls and provides all-year-round texture and colour at the front of borders. Mats of needle-like, green foliage produce masses of small pink flowers from early to mid spring, providing a rich source of nectar for pollinating insects. Its petite size makes it ideal for small gardens and courtyards or planted into a patio trough. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Plant Size Height Up to 15cm (6in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For ground coveralpine & rockerywildlife gardenslow maintenance garden

Position In full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KF3192)

Unlike some heathers, Erica carnea cultivars are lime tolerant and will grow equally well in almost any garden soil. Grow Erica carnea in well-drained soil in full sun. When growing in containers, use a good quality soil-based potting mix.

During the growing season, water Erica plants regularly and feed with a half-strength liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks. After flowering, trim Heathers with shears to remove faded blooms and promote bushy growth.

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