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HEATHERS Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk'
Commonly known as Irish heath, Mediterranean heath
Rose-pink, greyish foliage
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
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Pests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions
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Place of originGarden origin. (Co. Mayo, Ireland)
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink
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Racemes
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Fully hardy
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Height60m (24in)
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Spread45m (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 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)
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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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Bee friendly
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Heathers - Care Guide
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