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Products > Erica canaliculata 'Rosea'   Erica canaliculata 'Rosea' - Heath    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Ericaceae (Heaths, Heathers) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Fall/Winter Synonyms: [Erica melanthera 'Rosea'] Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Erica canaliculata 'Rosea' (Heath) - This is an erect, bushy evergreen shrub growing to 6 feet tall and as wide. Pink bell-shaped flowers bloom profusely at the ends of the lateral branches in fall and winter. It grows well in full coastal sun to light shade. Tolerates heavy soil with little to occasional irrigation - best if not over irrigated in summer. As it is tender to frost (Hardy to around 25F), this plant is often grown as a container plant in protected areas.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Erica canaliculata 'Rosea' .