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Mackay's heath | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Mackay's heath

Erica mackayana

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A bushy, spreading evergreen shrub with short, oval, small, dark green leaves to around 50cm (30in) in height. From summer to early autumn it produces clusters of urn-shaped, bright pink, or white flowers at the ends of the stems.

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 Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. See also Hardy heathers cultivation

Pruning

See pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid-to late autumn and by layering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years