HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Eva'
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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Eva'
Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath
Magenta flowers
£4.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ £4 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin
Garden origin (Germany). -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenDark-green foliage turns bronze in winter.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMagenta flowers -
Fully hardy
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilNeat, compact habit.
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingWill tolerate mildly alkaline conditions
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Fertile well drained soilOpen site
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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