Erica carnea

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Erica carnea, Erica carnea Plant, Erica carnea Winter Heath

Erica carnea is a sprawling shrub that produces masses of pink, bell shaped flowers from autumn through spring. The flowers on this Winter Heath hang off the stems and literally transform the plant. The foliage comprises fine, dark green leaves held on spreading branches as it grows to 40 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Erica carnea is commonly used as a groundcover, mass planted on a bank, used in borders, or included in cottage gardens.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	70 cm
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Erica carnea, Erica carnea Plant, Erica carnea Winter Heath

Erica carnea Details

Erica carnea is a sprawling shrub that produces masses of small, pink, bell shaped flowers from autumn through spring. The flowers on this Winter Heath hang off the stems and literally transform the plant. The foliage comprises fine, dark green leaves held on spreading branches. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 70 cm wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will grow well in partial shade but plants will tend to be more open. It is tolerant of moderate frost, dry periods, coastal conditions, and some wind. Erica carnea is commonly used as a groundcover, mass planted on a bank, used in borders, or included in cottage gardens.