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Please note once despatched, your delivery may take 1-3 days due to the high volume with the couriers. Your plants will be fine during this time.
Full plant information & availability is shown online.
The nursery is now open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Please follow instructions on site, card payments only, no cash. Click and collect is also available.
THE CAFE & GARDENS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Foxhollow'
Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath
Pale lavender, yellow foliage
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - foliage deepens to orange-red in very cold weather.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - pale lavender -
Height - 15cm (6in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - fungal attack from Phytophthora roor rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin - garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Winter -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - - will tolerate mildly alkaline conditions
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Fertile well drained soil - open site
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.00
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Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.00
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'
Heath
Available from £4.00
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Isabell'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.00
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