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heather 'Cecilia M. Beale'

Erica carnea f. alba 'Cecilia M. Beale'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A spreading evergreen heather to 15cm in height and 45cm wide, with mid-green, linear leaves, and abundant white flowers on short stems from January to March.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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, or by mound-layering in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years