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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles'
Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath
Large pale pink
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EvergreenMid-green foliage.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink -
Height15cm (6in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilVigorous spreading habit.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
Place of originGarden origin (found as seedling, Fal creek, Cornwall)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable 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.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal InterestWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingWill tolerate mildly alkaline conditionsFertile well drained soilOpen site
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
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Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'
Heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Winter Snow'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
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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