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cross-leaved heath 'Pink Star' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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cross-leaved heath 'Pink Star'

Erica tetralix f. stellata 'Pink Star'

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Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Pink Star' is a compact evergreen dwarf shrub forming a mat of grey-green foliage. Lilac-pink, bell-shaped flowers in terminal umbels, held more erect than in other cultivars

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years