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HEATHERS Erica cinerea 'Katinka'
Commonly known as Bell heather, Grey heath
Deep beetroot coloured
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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RedDeep beetroot -
Height20cm (8in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica cinerea 'Katinka'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
Place of originGarden origin (Holland).Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingThrives in pH below 6.5.Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
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Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Foxhollow'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
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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