HEATHERS Erica verticillata
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HEATHERS Erica verticillata
Commonly known as Cape flats heath, whorl heath
Erect growing with dark green foliage and pale mauve-pink tubular flowers at the tips of the shoots
£17.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
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Pests & Diseases
Generally pest free -
Place of origin
South Africa, cape area -
Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Mauve pink -
Tubular
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
0.5–1 metres
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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