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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'
Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath
Rose-pink. Yellow-bronze foliage
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - rose pink -
Height - 20-25cm (8-10in) -
Spread - 25cm (10in)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - rose-pink flowers darken to purplish pink.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun - prefers an open site -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Winter -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - - will tolerate mildly alkaline conditions
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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