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bell heather 'Atropurpurea' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bell heather 'Atropurpurea'

Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub to 25cm high, with tiny, dark green, needle-like leaves arranged in whorls. Clusters of dark pink, bell-shaped flowers appear on shoot tips from early summer to mid-autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained, acidic soil in an open site in full sun. See Hardy heathers and erica cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10, after flowering

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including Phytophthora root rot, in damp conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

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