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alpine heath

Erica carnea

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae
Common Names: Mediterranean heath, spring heath, winter heath, herbaceous heath

About this plant

E. carnea is a dwarf, spreading, evergreen shrub with tiny, narrow, dark green leaves. One-sided sprays about 8cm long of small, urn-shaped, pink, purple-pink, magenta or white flowers appear in late winter and early spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A lime tolerant heather, prefers well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun but will tolerate alkaline soils and some shade. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- or late summer; mound-layer in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesCottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenPond MarginsGreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

TrailingSubmerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years