HEATHERS Erica lusitanica
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HEATHERS Erica lusitanica
Commonly known as Portugal heath
Tree heather, white flushed pink
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Naturalised in UK. -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal attack - Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia - in warm, wet conditions -
Place of origin
Southwestern France, Portugal, northern and southwestern Spain -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeaves to 7mm (¼in) long
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TubularTubular to bell-shaped flowers 5mm (¼in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Tall ShrubErect shrub or small tree. Flowers are produced profusely from pink-tinged buds
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Acid / ericaceous loving
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
1m (39in)
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