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Products > Tetratheca ericifolia 'Heathland Gem'   Tetratheca ericifolia 'Heathland Gem' Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Tremandraceae Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Tetratheca ericifolia 'Heathland Gem' - Evergreen perennial with upright stems to about 2 ft tall, clumping to 1 1/2 ft in diameter. Vivid pink flowers in profusion, spring to summer. Plant in semi-shaded location (takes coastal sun) with good drainage. Appreciates some water during extended dry periods. Hardy to mid-20s deg. F. Tetratheca is listed by some in the family Tremandraceae but others synonomize this family with the Elaeocarpaceae. A 2004 UCSC Koala Blooms Introduction. This plant will be available from San Marcos Growers, Rosendale Nursery, Suncrest Nursery, Monterey Bay Nursery and Native Sons Nursery. We grew this plant from 2004 until 2007.  This information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Tetratheca ericifolia 'Heathland Gem'.     [MORE INFO]