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heather 'Atrorubra'

Erica carnea 'Atrorubra'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, evergreen shrub to 15cm tall with mid-green leaves and dark rose-pink flowers from winter into spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 10 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverWall Side BordersPatio ContainerBanks SlopesCottage Informal

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsBog GardenConservatory

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