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bell heather 'Knap Hill' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bell heather 'Knap Hill'

Erica cinerea 'Knap Hill'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A spreading, evergreen shrub up to 30cm tall by 60 cm wide, with tiny, narrow, dark green leaves. Short sprays of small magenta urn-shaped flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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

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 in mid- or late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years