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Mackay's heath 'Shining Light' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Mackay's heath 'Shining Light'

Erica mackayana f. eburnea 'Shining Light'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, spreading shrub to 25cm high and 60cm wide with mid-green to greyish, needle-like leaves. Clusters of white flowers are borne in profusion from summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist, acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Prunung group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years