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HEATHERS Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk'
Commonly known as Irish heath, Mediterranean heath
Rose-pink, greyish foliage
£4.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ £4 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions -
Place of origin
Garden origin. (Co. Mayo, Ireland) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink -
Racemes
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Fully hardy
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Height
60m (24in) -
Spread
45m (18in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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