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HEATHERS Erica canaliculata
Commonly known as Cape heath, Channelled heath
Cape heath with pale pink flowers
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EvergreenLinear leaves, mid-green above, paler with fine hairs beneath.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink -
HeightTo 2m (6½ft) -
SpreadTo 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect shrub. Produces panicle-like whorls to 30cm (12in) long of bell-shaped flowers with white sepals and very dark-brown anthers.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant 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) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica canaliculata
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesFungal attack
Place of originSouth Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile well drained soilOpen site
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
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