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bell heather 'Pentreath'

Erica cinerea 'Pentreath'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Pentreath' is a compact dwarf evergreen shrub forming a mat of dark foliage up to 30cm tall, with deep crimson-purple flowers from mid summer to late autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West 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 InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatoryGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years