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heather 'Altadena'

Erica carnea f. aureifolia 'Altadena'

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Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A low, spreading evergreen shrub with linear yellow-green leaves, and shoots tipped pink and bronze. Lilac-pink, nectar rich flowers are borne in late winter and early 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

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well drained soil in an open site. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade, and will also tolerate alkaline soil. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10, after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid or late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog 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

Ten To Twenty Years