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Cornish heath 'Pyrenees Pink'

Erica vagans 'Pyrenees Pink'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Pyrenees Pink' forms a low-growing, spreading mound of dark green foliage with long racemes of deep pink flowers that fade to white

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, neutral or 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

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsOutdoorConservatory

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