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  • HEATHERS Erica canaliculata
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    HEATHERS Erica canaliculata

    Commonly known as Cape heath, Channelled heath

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    Cape heath with pale pink flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal attack
    • Place of origin
      South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape)
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Linear leaves, mid-green above, paler with fine hairs beneath.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Pale pink
    • Cup-shaped
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Height
      To 2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      To 1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Erect shrub. Produces panicle-like whorls to 30cm (12in) long of bell-shaped flowers with white sepals and very dark-brown anthers.
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Open site
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      to 2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        to 1.2m (4ft)
       
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