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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Commonly known as: Alpine heath, Winter heath.
Ruby red
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- Pests & Diseases - fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
- Place of Origin - garden origin (Scotland)
- Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
- Height - 15cm (6in)
- Spread - 45cm (18in)
- Evergreen
- Ground Cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - flowers deepen to crimson with age.
- Full Sun
- Acid Loving - will tolerate mildly alkaline conditions.
- fertile well drained soil - open site
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