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Erica carnea 'Alan Coates'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A compact, low-growing evergreen shrub to about 15cm high, with needle-like dark green foliage. Spikes of small, tubular rose pink flowers appear from late winter to early spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun, but will tolerate alkaline soils too. See Hardy heathers for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10, after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- or late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverWall Side BordersBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years