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heather 'Rubina'

Erica × darleyensis 'Rubina'^PBR

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Rubina' is a compact, evergreen shrub to around 35cm high with dark green, needle-like leaves and magenta-pink flowers borne from winter into spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhousePond 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

Ten To Twenty Years