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HEATHERS Erica x stuartii 'Irish Orange'
Commonly known as Heath
Lilac-pink flowers and orange tips in spring
£4.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ £4 each
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Good to know
E. mackayana x E. tetralix -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions -
Place of origin
Ireland (Donegal, Connemara, Kerry). Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOblong or ovate leaves fringed with gland-tipped hairs
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Fully hardy
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Height
25cm (10in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilErect heather. Produces umbels of urn-shaped flowers contracted at the mouth
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Pruning group 7
Suitable 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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Bee friendly
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