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bell heather 'Purple Robe'

Erica cinerea 'Purple Robe'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A compact, evergreen shrub up to 15cm high and 45m wide, with tiny, narrow, mid-green leaves. Short sprays of small amethyst urn-shaped flowers are produced in summer

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

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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

GreenhouseConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years