|
|
[2nd Image]
|
 |
|
|
| 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.
The information displayed on this page about Erica canaliculata 'Rosea' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
