Erica carnea
- Shrub
- 20-50 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Evergreen
- Very hardy
- Professionally packed for safe transport
- Shipping costs depend on destination. View overview
- Supplied from our nursery or by a specialist partner nursery
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - April |
| Flower colour | White, Deep pink, Pink, Violet, White, Deep pink, Pink, Violet, White, Deep pink, Pink, Violet |
| Growth habit | Creeping |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average |
| Soil | Light |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Erica carnea |
|---|---|
| Genus | Erica |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Common names | NL: dopheide |
| Origin | Europe |
