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heather 'King George'

Erica carnea 'King George'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'King George' is a dense variety with dark green foliage. Rose-pink flowers are produced in winter and early spring which become darker as they mature

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth 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 subject to Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatoryPond MarginsOutdoor

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