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Erica carnea

Spring or Snow Heather

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Description

This small plant will grow 6-16" high and has medium green foliage with rose/red flowers that bloom from December to June.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.