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Autumn heather | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Autumn heather

Erica manipuliflora

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

An upright, spreading shrub with needle-like, evergreen, mid-green leaves to around 4m (13ft) in height. From late summer to autumn it bears mauve, pink or white, cylindrical or bell-shaped flowers in profusion along the stems.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandyClay

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates alkaline soils. See also Hardy heathers cultivation

Pruning

See pruning group 8

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 Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years