HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Eva'

Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath

Magenta flowers

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Heathers - Care Guide

Available late spring to early summer 2022 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£4.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 10+ £3.75 each

Available late spring to early summer 2022

P9/0.5 Litre

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Evergreen - dark-green foliage turns bronze in winter.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - magenta flowers
Height - 15cm (6in)
Spread - 30cm (12in)
Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - neat, compact habit.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
Place of origin - garden origin (Germany).
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 10
Seasonal Interest - Winter -
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - - will tolerate mildly alkaline conditions
Fertile well drained soil - open site
Wildlife - Bee friendly -