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Dorset heath 'Mawiana' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dorset heath 'Mawiana'

Erica ciliaris 'Mawiana'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A bushy, evergreen shrub with tiny, narrow, grey green leaves reaching up to 45cm high and wide. Short sprays of dark mauve urn-shaped flowers are produced from late summer to late autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered position in well-drained, acidic soil, full sun, as it may be damaged in cold weather. 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 layering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years