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heather 'Ammerland'

Erica × oldenburgensis 'Ammerland'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy evergreen shrub to 70cm high, with small, linear green leaves to 1cm long, and young foliage tinted with orange in spring. Flowers in spring, producing small clusters of white flowers that age to pink, on short side shoots along the tips of the stems

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

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

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun, lime tolerant. See Hardy heathers for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10, after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- or late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years