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heather 'Mrs Sam Doncaster'

Erica carnea 'Mrs Sam Doncaster'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Mrs Sam Doncaster' is a dwarf shrub 10-15cm high and 45-60cm wide, with leaves which are green tinged with blue-grey, and fragrant pink flowers with chocolate-brown anthers, from midwinter to late spring; most Erica species and cultivars are excellent plants for all types of bees

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun, in well-drained, preferably acidic, sandy or organic soil; will grow in poor soils, and will tolerate neutral and mildly alkaline soils, and will tolerate some shade; for more advice, see heather cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 10 after flowering to maintain compact habit

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from mid-summer to late summer, or by mound-layering in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free, but rabbits may damage young plants

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by Phytophthora root rot, and other fungal diseases, including honey fungus, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, powdery mildews, and leaf spots, especially in warm, wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsBog GardenGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years