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Dorset heath 'Mrs C.H. Gill' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dorset heath 'Mrs C.H. Gill'

Erica ciliaris 'Mrs C.H. Gill'

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Mrs C.H. Gill' is a spreading evergreen dwarf shrub to 30cm tall, with dark green foliage and terminal clusters of fairly large crimson flowers opening in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

Acid

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

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