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heather 'Carnea'

Erica carnea 'Carnea'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A spreading, low-growing, evergreen shrub to about 15cm with needle-like, mid-green foliage. Spikes of tiny flowers, shell pink darkening to lilac pink, appear from early to mid-spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A lime-tolerant heather, prefering well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun 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

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years